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    Terrifying raid on Jack Grealish’s mansion as family hear thieves stealing ‘£1m of jewellery’ and hit panic button

    JACK Grealish’s terrified family hit panic buttons as a gang of burglars looted his new home.Around ten relatives were cheering on the Manchester City star in his televised match at Everton when they heard noises upstairs and dogs barking frantically.
    Jack Grealish’s terrified family hit panic buttons as a gang of burglars looted his new homeCredit: Rex
    Jack, 28, and stunning influencer fiancée Sasha bought the property last yearCredit: Instagram
    The sprawling seven-bedroom home boasts a helipad, boating and fishing lake
    Grealish pictured at the home yesterdayCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
    The shaken group — including fiancée Sasha Attwood, his parents, gran, two sisters and brother — dashed for cover at the unfamiliar mansion which Jack moved into just before Christmas.
    Police fearing a hostage situation raced to the scene and a helicopter scoured the estate.
    Neighbours were told to lock doors and stay inside.
    Despite extensive security and perimeter fencing around Jack’s   lavish home, the crooks got in and fled with £1million of watches and jewellery on Wednesday night.
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    The England ace, 28, rushed back from City’s 3-1 win to comfort his traumatised family and was yesterday seen checking paths next to  the £5.6million Cheshire property.
    A source told The Sun: “The family are really shaken.
    “The gang took a lot of watches and jewellery.
    “They executed their raid when Manchester City were playing live on TV and all his family had gathered downstairs to cheer him on.
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    “No one was injured but there was a lot of panic.
    “Everyone was terrified as they were all so vulnerable.
    “It’s an enormous property, so it is understandable why no one heard anything at first.
    “It was also the first time the family had visited  so they were unfamiliar with the property.
    “When the dogs went mad, and they could hear people creeping about, they pressed the security panic alarm.
    “An emergency unit responded immediately, with multiple police cars and a chopper deployed. ­Initially, they feared they could be facing a hostage situation or worse.”
    The raid is the latest on multi-million Premier League stars,  with West Ham skipper Kurt Zouma’s property in Essex targeted shortly   before Christmas.
    On Wednesday night and yesterday, cops combed the area around Jack’s mansion from the ground and air in a desperate bid to apprehend the gang.
    He and 27-year-old model and influencer Sasha bought the “exceptional modern” seven-bed mansion set in 24 acres last year but have only just moved in.
    Their home boasts a helipad, boating and fishing lake, wine cellar, tennis court, golf tee and full-sized football and cricket pitches.
    Yesterday forensic crime scene officers were seen leaving the property while two officers were carrying out door-to-door enquiries with neighbours in the hope of finding any CCTV footage.
    Sources said Jack was told of the break-in minutes after City’s win at Goodison Park.
    And shaken residents told how five police patrol cars dashed to the   area at 10pm.
    One said: “The police arrived at my property and asked if they could enter the land to carry out searches.
    “They went towards Grealish’s land and were shining lights up and down a bridleway.
    “They said there was a man on the loose and that we should lock our doors  then they drove off.
    “A police helicopter was circling for about 20-30 minutes and shining a red light down but then it flew off.”
    Jack had a perimeter fence installed soon after purchasing the vast property.
    Signs warn it is protected by a security company and guards are based  in a mobile home on the driveway.
    Yesterday a van from Adept Security Systems which specialises in CCTV, intruder alarms and barriers and gates was seen parked  at the property.
    On Christmas Day Grealish and Sasha posed with their dog Skye and wrote on  Instagram: “Merry Christmas everyone, beautiful day with the family.”
    Jack also posted an image of a dinner table set for eight guests and a menu titled “Sasha and Jack Christmas Day 2023”.
    In October The Sun told how Jack had won a planning battle to build a leisure suite at the ­mansion — complete with his own treatment room.
    He enjoys a close relationship with his immediate family and has described sister Hollie, 20, as his best friend.
    Confirming  their investigation, Cheshire Police told The Sun: “At around 9.50pm on Wednesday  December 27 police were called to reports of a burglary.
    “The caller reported that a number of items had been stolen.
    “Officers supported by police dogs and National Police Air Service were deployed and searches were conducted in the local area but there was no trace of the suspects.
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    “No arrests have been made at this time and enquiries are ongoing.
    “Anyone with any information in relation to the incident is asked to contact Cheshire Police.”
    Police fearing a hostage situation raced to the sceneCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
    Jack shares the home with Sasha AttwoodCredit: Refer to Caption
    The couple have been dating she was 16
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    Inside BBC SPOTY winner Mary Earps’ stylish home including huge £3k sofa as she reveals property is ‘hidden passion’

    MARY EARPS may be the best women’s goalkeeper in the world but she also has a big passion outside of football – property.The keeper picked up the gong for BBC Sport’s Personality of the Year on Tuesday.
    Mary Earps poses with the trophy after winning BBC Sports Personality of the YearCredit: PA
    The goalkeeper also has a passion for propertyCredit: Instagram @1maryearps
    Earps owns a luxurious 3,000 sofaCredit: Instagram @1maryearps
    She also owns a huge bed with a regal headboardCredit: Instagram @1maryearps
    Earps won the award for her terrific performances for Manchester United Women and the Lionesses.
    She was named the goalkeeper of the World Cup in the summer after she saved a penalty in the final as England lost to Spain.
    But when Earps is not hard at work on the training ground she is often coming up with ways to add a bit of sparkle to her house as she is a big fan of property and interior design.
    Shortly after moving into her home over two years ago, Earps took to Instagram to show off her pad.
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    It included a luxurious £3,000 sofa from Swyft on which it appears the entire Lionesses’ starting XI could fit.
    The England No1 also showed off her stunning bedroom which includes a large double bed with a regal headboard lined with emerald and gold velvet.
    While her bespoke kitchen appears to be cream and silver – which boasts a sleek, contemporary, design.
    Back in April 2021, Earps shared a snap from inside her modern new home, revealing that property was her “hidden passion”.
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    She wrote on Instagram: “My hidden passion: property.
    “Life isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, despite what the ‘gram might tell you.
    “Whatever the discipline, whatever the dream, there are no magic beans or shortcuts to success — just a hell of a lot of hard work, resilience & determination in the face of adversity, and many many sleepless nights! Manifest it.”
    Earps is a social star and looks set to profit of her ever-increasing popularity, with estimates she could earn around £4,800 per sponsored Instagram post.
    She is also big on TikTok with more than one million followers.
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    Kevin De Bruyne’s 70-acre mansion ransacked by burglars as Manchester City star was training in Saudi Arabia

    MANCHESTER City star Kevin De Bruyne’s home in Belgium was reportedly ransacked by robbers during a break-in on Saturday.The footballing ace, his wife Michèle and their three children were not at the property during the burglary at his 70-acre mansion.
    The robbers took various items from De Bruyne’s luxury estateCredit: Sky Sports
    None of the football star’s family were home at the time of the break-in
    Belgian news outlet HLN said that various items had been taken from the secluded property in Bolderberg, but no further details were released.
    The robbers allegedly used a stepladder to reach the first floor and get inside.
    De Bruyne, 32, bought the sprawling estate in 2015, which now has a pool, jacuzzi and basketball court.
    HLN reported that De Bruyne and his family rarely use the property as they spend most of their time at their pad in Wilmslow, Cheshire.
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    The Belgian midfielder had flown to Saudi Arabia with his City teammates ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday evening after a 2-2 Premier League draw with Crystal Palace.
    He missed the match due to a hamstring injury but still departed as part of Pep Guardiola’s 23-man squad to the Middle East.
    The injury required surgery but hopes are growing that the City legend will return to action soon.
    Over the weekend, he said: “It’s going really well. I had surgery – it was a big injury. But we’re getting closer – closer to the new year.”
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    City are gearing up to play Japan’s Urawa Reds in their semi-final clash on Tuesday.
    De Bruyne and his wife, Michèle, 30, have been together since 2014 and tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Italy in 2017.
    In a 2019 interview with The Players’ Tribune, Kevin explained that his wife was the most important person in his life. wife.
    “[She] changed my life in so many ways. Honestly, I don’t know what I would do without her,” he said.
    The couple have three young children together – Mason, 7, Rome, 5, and Suri, 3.
    Last year, De Bruyne called Michèle the “best mommy” in a touching Instagram post.
    The 30-year-old stunner doesn’t seem to miss a game and the whole family are frequently snapped on the pitch after City’s big wins.
    After her husband won his fifth Premier League championship, Michèle wrote: “No words”, along with pictures of them embracing on the field.
    The glamorous couple first got together in 2014
    The pair tied the knot in 2017 and now have three kids
    De Bruyne is still out of action with a thigh injuryCredit: Getty More

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

    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

    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

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

    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
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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

    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
    The former Manchester United manager has decided to sell the propertyCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More