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      Tyson Fury hearing today as dad John arrives at court over £82,000 council tax row at their £1million mansion

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      TYSON Fury faces a court hearing today alongside his dad and brother after being accused of dodging a whopping £82,000 council tax bill for a car park at their £1million mansion. The two-time heavyweight boxing champion, 35, bought the property with his father John, 59, and sibling Shane, 32, which is just a stone’s throw from where they grew up. 
      John Fury has arrived at Chester Magistrates Court
      Cheshire East Council claims Tyson Fury, his dad John and brother Shane owe an £82,000 council tax billCredit: AP
      The trio allegedly owe the sum for property adjoining their £1million mansion in Styal
      Tyson Fury (L) and his brother Shane Fury walk after Tyson Fury’s WBC heavyweight title fight against Deontay Wilder in 2021Credit: Getty
      John has arrived at Chester magistrates court for the hearing – but Tyson, who is worth £130million, is not currently in the country after jetting out to Saudi Arabia last week on a private jet. 
      Shane is also absent for the hearing.
      John currently lives at the house in Styal, Cheshire, and the trio – worth jointly over £134million – have failed to cough up £82,166.85 to Cheshire East Council for the adjoining car park, court documents claim. 
      Multiple caravans and motorhomes are parked on the land behind impressive big black gates at the entrance to the home. 
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      The hearing could see the Furys be hit with a liability order if found guilty, or in extreme cases even face up to three months in jail. 
      If granted, they could face “enforcement action”, meaning an unlucky bailiff will be given the unenviable task of reclaiming assets from the boxing family. 
      Married dad-of-seven Tyson dubbed The Gypsy King, is 6ft 9in.
      John is a 6ft 3in ex-pro boxer and bare-knuckle fighter, who once went to jail for gouging a man’s eye out.
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      Shane is a former superheavyweight amateur boxer.
      Tyson also has other boxing brothers, including Love Island star Tommy, 24.
      Barrister Sarah Robson, a fixed costs specialist at Alpha Court Chambers, said: “Often, the first time people realise a liability order has been granted is when bailiffs are sent round.
      “Cases are often sent to magistrates in batches of hundreds and sometimes thousands, and they are rubber stamped without real scrutiny.” More

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      Brazil icon Cafu’s £6.5million mansion with lift, cinema and football pitch is auctioned off to help settle debt

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      TWO-TIME World Cup winner Cafu’s £6.5million family mansion in Sao Paulo has been auctioned off for just £4m to help settle his massive debts.The Brazil legend, 53, is set to be given just 45 days to vacate the lavish property in the affluent area of Alphaville once a judge confirms the sale.
      Brazilian legend Cafu has been forced to sell his stunning mansion for a cut-priceCredit: AP:Associated Press
      The £6.5m six-bedroom home has been sold for just £4m
      The lavish property boasts a lift and a swimming pool
      Cafu also had a football pitch built at the property
      Former Roma and AC Milan right-back Cafu, the only player in history to have appeared in three World Cup finals, had tried to stop the auction by claiming the six-bed mansion was his main residence and as a family asset could not be taken from him under Brazilian law.
      His defence lawyers claimed the payment of debts he has racked up since retiring from football were guaranteed through other properties he owned.
      But their arguments were rejected and the auction of the property, which boasts a lift, cinema room and football pitch, went ahead.
      The mansion has been bought by a company that will hand over the cash through an initial deposit followed by 15 monthly payments, according to local reports.
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      The property was due to be auctioned off in September, but it was suspended following a dispute over its valuation.
      The successful bid, lodged two days ago, turned out to be just under the £4.35m offered by another bidder in a pre-sale before the suspension of the first planned auction three months ago.
      Cafu, whose son Danilo died in September 2019 after suffering a heart attack during a football match aged just 30, reportedly had five properties seized earlier the same year over financial debts he was said at the time to have incurred after lending from his business Capi Penta International Player.
      The business was set up in 2004 by the former footballer and his wife Regina to administrate the careers of various footballers and athletes.
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      Cafu said at the time: “It’s my personal problem. I can give my properties, my car, my house, I can pay my debts how I want.”
      Reports in 2019 said he had another 15 properties in his and his wife’s name with six-figure mortgages on them.
      His house also had an outdoor swimming area
      The 53-year-old now has 45 days to vacate his propertyCredit: Mark Robinson – The Sun
      Earlier this year the 53-year-old, full name Marcos Evangelista de Morais, insisted: “A lot of people are saying I’m broke. We all have problems but I’m not broke.
      “I have this debt problem but it will be solved. With my sweat, work and dedication we will solve this.”
      Claiming his financial problems started after he tried to help a Sao Paulo-based businessman he didn’t name on Brazilian TV programme Domingo Spectacular, he added: “I lent him my image, I lent him some things, and it ended up generating this debt for trusting this person. And the debt snowballed.
      “The creditors came to me to collect this debt because I simply tried to help a friend.”
      Cafu, the most-capped player for the Brazil national team with 142 appearances, is not the only soccer legend from the South American country whose finances have been under the spotlight in recent years.
      Last month it was reported ex-teammate Ronaldinho, also part of Brazil’s 2002 World Cup winning squad, was facing the seizure of two properties in his homeland to pay off tax debts.
      Tax chiefs were said to have ordered a valuation of his real estate assets in Rio de Janeiro and his home state of Rio Grande do Sul so they could be used to recoup the money owed by the former footballer if necessary.
      Cafu is the only player to appear in three World Cup FinalsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Frustrated tax inspectors set their sights on Ronaldinho’s property after failing to find any money in the footballer’s bank accounts, according to Brazilian media reports.
      In November 2018 the 43-year-old had luxury cars and artwork seized by Brazilian officials after he and his brother Roberto de Assis Moreira were chased by officials over claims he owed money for fines levied against his charity.
      The previous month Ronaldinho had his passport confiscated after state prosecutors attempting to recover money in a separate case linked to illegal construction in a protected area, discovered just £5 in his bank account.
      He ended up spending a month in prison in Paraguay and four more months under house arrest at a hotel in its capital Asuncion after flying into the country on a fake passport in March 2020.
      Ronaldinho and his brother had entered Paraguay to launch an online casino and a book with doctored passports falsely showing they were naturalised Paraguayan citizens. The passports had been issued to two women before being modified.
      The former footballer spent his 40th birthday in prison before he and his elder sibling were allowed to move to the four-star Palmaroga Hotel in the Paraguayan capital as part of a house arrest deal.
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      Roberto was freed with a criminal record after pleading guilty to using a false document and being given a suspended prison sentence.
      He and Ronaldinho were ordered to pay around £153,000 in compensation before being allowed to fly back to Brazil, with the former soccer star having to pay £68,000 of the total and his brother the rest. More

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      Inside James Maddison’s incredible shirt collection but four kits on display threaten to make Tottenham fans furious

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      JAMES MADDISON boasts an incredible shirt collection – but four kits could make Tottenham fans furious.The Spurs midfielder, who is out with an ankle injury, welcomed West Brom legend Ben Foster into his lavish home.
      Fans may be disappointed with four of the shirts in James Maddison’s shirt collection
      One shirt is Spurs’ London rival and ex-blues star Eden Hazard
      Ex-West Ham star Jack Wilshere’s shirt can be spotted
      Former Arsenal man Mesut Ozil and Chelsea’s Cesc Fabregas also appeared
      Maddison is currently out of action with an ankle injuryCredit: Getty
      Maddison, 27, had an excellent start to life in North London following his £40million move during the summer from Leicester City.
      However, the England international was forced off with an ankle injury in a brutal clash against Chelsea in November.
      During his time off he’s spent some time with former shot-stopper Foster at his house for Amazon Prime Video Sport.
      As the pair headed to his games room for an intense match of pool fans had a sneak peek at the English star’s shirt collection.
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      Tottenham icons Gareth Bale, Harry Kane and even Kyle Walker featured in the mix.
      And England team-mates Marcus Rashford. Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire all made the cut.
      But Spurs fans may have been unhappy when they saw four shirts from their London rivals in Maddison’s home.
      Ex-West Ham star Jack Wilshere is featured in the collection alongside Chelsea icons Eden Hazard and Cesc Fabregas, while former Gunner Mesut Ozil is also on show.
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      And earlier this year the playmaker revealed his favourite shirt in the collection is Hazard’s.
      It was the match against the Belgian’s former side that had sidelined the midfielder with an ankle injury.
      The ex-Leicester City attacker suffered the blow during Spurs’ 4-1 home defeat to Chelsea.
      He hobbled off the pitch and is now expected to be out until the new year.
      Tottenham have confirmed that he will be out until at least JanuaryCredit: Reuters More

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      Lewis Hamilton ‘views stunning £12million Los Angeles mansion’ with infinity pool, putting green and motorised windows

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has viewed a stunning £12MILLION mansion in LA.The property comes complete with an infinity pool and its own putting green.
      Lewis Hamilton is reportedly in the market for a property in LACredit: Rex
      He is claimed to have toured this mansionCredit: Anthony Barcelo / COMPASS
      The property is worth £12millionCredit: Anthony Barcelo / COMPASS
      The seven-time World Champion, 38, is looking at adding to his global property portfolio, according to the New York Post.
      The report claims that the Mercedes star has now toured a six-bedroom.
      The property sits on a 0.38-acre site in the Hollywood Hills near the Sunset Strip.
      Hamilton’s potential new pad has a flat back garden which is rare in its location and views of the city.
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      The building is described as “industrial-style and modern”.
      It features vaulted ceilings, wood-panel details and motorised floor-to-ceiling glass doors.
      There is also an open living and dining area as well as a cinema room.
      The main bedroom comes with a stunning double-sided fireplace and a wrap balcony.
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      The house has stunning views of LACredit: Anthony Barcelo / COMPASS
      The house is in the Hollywood HillsCredit: Anthony Barcelo / COMPASS
      It has an industrial designCredit: Anthony Barcelo / COMPASS
      There are six bedroomsCredit: Anthony Barcelo / COMPASS
      It has its own putting green in the gardenCredit: Anthony Barcelo / COMPASS
      It also has a walk-in closet and a spa bath for the F1 star.
      Outside there are even more stunning features.
      The garden includes an infinity pool and an outdoor kitchen.
      There is also a fire pit and a putting green for the owner to keep up their golfing skills.
      The property is being listed by brokers Carl Gambino and John Bercsi of Compass.
      Hamilton already has properties in London, Monte Carlo and New York.
      There is an infinity pool to cool off in complete with sun loungersCredit: Anthony Barcelo / COMPASS
      There is an open living spaceCredit: Anthony Barcelo / COMPASS
      It has a lovely kitchenCredit: Anthony Barcelo / COMPASS
      The kitchen has its own islandCredit: Anthony Barcelo / COMPASS More

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      Sir Alex Ferguson’s £3.5M mansion with games room, country views & carpets unique to Man Utd legend revealed in pictures

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      SIR Alex Ferguson has put his £3.5m home up for sale following the death of his wife Cathy.The legend’s five-bedroom, 7,000 square foot property in Wilmslow,Cheshire comes complete with a stylish open plan kitchen and games room.
      Sie Alex Ferguson’s luxurious 7.000 square foot property in Wilmslow, CheshireCredit: Andy Kelvin
      The eye-catching home has a chandelier dangling in the hallwayCredit: LY Property, Cheshire
      Photos of the property also reveal a dazzling hallway chandelier, en-suite bathrooms and perfectly manicured lawns.
      The former Manchester United gaffer likely left off steam in his charming game room – decorated with art work, oak bookcases and a snooker table.
      The property also has a unique ‘Ferguson clan’ tartan carpet adorned on the staircase.
      Estate agents say: “This impressive, deceptively spacious detached is…positioned within a very private, gated and secure plot.
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      “It boasts approximately 7,000 sq ft.”
      Sir Alex decided to sell the property following the death of his wife, the Mirror reported.
      Lady Cathy Ferguson passed away in October aged 84, and is survived by her husband, their three sons, two sisters, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
      He was among the mourners at Sir Bobby Charlton’s funeral earlier this month. Sir Alex has said his wife, who he met in 1964, was a “bedrock” in his life.
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      Fergie’s time living at the luxurious gaff wasn’t without its share of controversy.
      In 2020, Sir Alex lost a planning battle after he objected strongly to next door’s application to demolish a two-storey house and build a three-storey mansion.
      Fergie’s lawyers sent a five-page opposition letter to planners.
      He claimed his privacy would be affected by removal of trees which would also impact the character of the area.
      He said the removal of trees was “likely to have a significant impact on the character of the area and the existing privacy standards afforded”.
      But planners decided to allow the scheme to ahead.
      Sir Alex will sell the property following the death of his wife CathyCredit: Reuters
      The legend’s games roomCredit: LY Property, Cheshire
      Sir Alex’s ensuite bedroomCredit: LY Property, Cheshire
      The ‘Ferguson clan’ tartan carpet staircaseCredit: LY Property, Cheshire
      The property boasts a plush bathroomCredit: LY Property, Cheshire
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      Tyson Fury’s dream £4million mansion plans knocked out again after bats drama

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      WORLD boxing champ Tyson Fury’s £4million mansion plans have been floored again — this time by birds.The heavyweight king has been told that featherweight flappers flocking to ponds or fruit trees on his land may be a hazard to nearby jets.
      World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury’s plans to expand his home have been dealt a blowCredit: Getty
      He has already given up on hopes of demolishing a house on the site after bats were found roosting in a loft.
      Instead, he hoped to extend the existing eight-bedroom home and install a basement music room, games area, breakfast and garden rooms and a cinema.
      But the safeguarding authority at nearby Manchester airport has told him birds could be attracted to the Cheshire site if planned cherry trees are planted or if there is any open water — including swimming pools.
      Only sterile or rarely-fruiting trees must be used, it said.
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      In its planning consultation response, the authority gives its reasons as “flight safety” and “bird strike avoidance”.
      Birds being sucked into jets or hitting aircraft windscreens can cause major accidents.
      The experts said: “Robust measures are to be taken to prevent species of birds hazardous to aircraft being attracted to the site.”
      The WBC champ also cannot use exterior uplighting in case it distracts pilots.
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      The home needs a big overhaul. Aerial images show it looking like a dumping ground for used cars and strewn with litter.
      Fury and Paris currently live with their six children in a £1.7million home in ­Morecambe, Lancs.
      His move will take him closer to boxer brother Tommy and Love Island girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague, both 23, who have a £3.5million mansion nearby.
      Tyson and wife Paris plan to renovate the basement, add on two side extensions and an eight-metre rear extension More

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      Phil Neville house hunting in Portland but what clues do his former £5m mansion and Miami pad give to what he’s seeking?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED icon Phil Neville has started house hunting in Oregon following his Portland Timbers appointment.The 46-year-old was named as the club’s new manager on Monday, five months after leaving Inter Miami.
      Phil Neville used to live in this mansion in the vicinity of ManchesterCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Neville also had a £2m penthouse in the centre of ManchesterCredit: Rightmove
      Neville was named as Portland Timbers manager this week – and is now looking for a new homeCredit: AP
      He was sacked by ex-United team-mate David Beckham in June following a terrible start to the MLS campaign.
      Just a week after leaving the DRV PNK Stadium, Neville briefly accepted a job working with the Canadian national team alongside manager John Herdman.
      However, the former defender recently decided to return to the MLS and has since moved across the US to Portland.
      Following his arrival, Neville admitted that the city reminds him of his hometown.
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      He said: “I have great memories visiting Portland, which reminds me of Manchester, my hometown, and I can’t wait for my family to get to know this beautiful city.”
      And while he is yet to find a permanent place to live in the area, he will likely go for something similar to his old home in the north of England.
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      Before moving to the US, Neville sold his £5.25million Cheshire mansion.
      The six-bedroom property came with a swimming pool, gym, cinema, games room, mini indoor football pitch, underground car park and a steel-lined panic room.
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      The games room included a customised pool table – a feature Neville might want to replicate in Portland should be stick around in the job long enough.
      Neville’s £5.25m mansion was sold in 2021Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      It came with a customised games roomCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      As well as framed football shirts, it included a white leather sofaCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      The house also has an indoor poolCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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      He also owned a two-storey penthouse flat in Manchester city centre.
      The £2m flat had been on the market for 13 years but it finally sold in January after a price reduction.
      It spans 4,400sq ft and boasts panoramic views of the city centre skyline.
      The property also has a curved entrance hall, a spiral staircase and a swimming pool and hot tub.
      The two-storey flat was on the market for 13 yearsCredit: Rightmove
      It boasts stunning views of ManchesterCredit: Rightmove
      It included a huge living roomCredit: Rightmove
      The master bedroom came with great views over the city – something he could be keen to replicate if he opts for a city centre homeCredit: Rightmove
      The bathroom spared not expense with his and hers sinksCredit: Rightmove
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      Neville continued living in luxury after moving to Miami.
      His Florida house boasted a swimming pool in the garden and a grand piano in the hall.
      It also has a spacious kitchen and outdoor living area.
      Any new property has a lot to live up to to meet Neville’s high standards.
      Neville has lived in a spacious house in Miami since moving to the USCredit: Instagram @philipneville18
      His Miami home has a grand piano in the hallCredit: Instagram @philipneville18
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      Inside Benjamin Mendy’s £5m mansion as he is forced to slash price as it languishes on the market

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      BENJAMIN Mendy has slashed a whopping £750,000 off the asking price of his £5million mansion as he battles bankruptcy following his rape trial. The former Manchester City footballer, 29, must sell the sprawling Cheshire property to avoid financial ruin. 
      Benjamin Mendy’s mansion has now been put up for saleCredit: Savills
      The ex-City defender now plays for Lorient in FranceCredit: Getty
      As he chases up to £10m of back pay from his old club and while rebuilding his career at French Ligue 1 club Lorient, Mendy has now reduced the asking price to £4.25million.
      It comes as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is seeking a bankruptcy order against the footballer over a nearly £800,000 tax debt. 
      The house is described by estate agents as “one of the finest contemporary homes in Cheshire”. 
      The 11,000sq-ft residence is set in over 1.75 acres of grounds and boasts six bedroom suites, an open plan living area, games room, home cinema, swimming pool, steam room, gym and spa. 
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      It was bought by Mendy from cricketing legend Andrew Flintoff in 2018 for £4.8million. 
      Flintoff, who never lived at the house, bought it for £1.8million in 2008 and spent two years rebuilding the property – before renting it out. 
      His tenants included former footballer Peter Crouch and wife Abbey Clancy. 
      The former Man City star was already a millionaire when he joined from Monaco in 2017 on a six-year contract.
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      His deal guaranteed him a basic £100,000-a-week salary and up to £170,000 with bonuses.
      But instead of pocketing £31.2million, he ended up fighting bankruptcy after his 2020 arrest for rape.
      He was cleared of raping a woman following a retrial in July.
      Jurors unanimously cleared him of both charges after three hours of deliberation.
      But despite going free, he was forced to close his image rights company after being chased for unpaid tax.
      The footballer took a huge financial hit after being charged in 2021, with City stopping his salary the following month.
      The sprawling property boasts a luxurious interiorCredit: Savills
      Peter Crouch was a former tenant at the mansionCredit: Savills
      The property is worth millionsCredit: Savills
      There is even a home cinema at the swanky padCredit: Savills More