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      Lionel Messi’s £9million Ibiza mansion vandalised by climate yobs with stunning property covered in spray paint

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      LIONEL MESSI’s Ibiza mansion has been vandalised by climate activist yobs.Eco idiots doused the front of the Argentine’s home with red and black paint after breaking into the property.Messi has had his Ibiza home vandalised by climate yobsCredit: GettyThe home was covered in black and red paintCredit: AFPThe vandals posed outside the propertyCredit: iNSTAGRAM @futurovegetalThey also posed with a banner by a swimming pool and football pitch where the superstar and his family relax when on holiday on the island.A pair of thugs were even seen posing inside some goal posts within the grounds.The extremist group, which last year vandalised the HQs of Spain’s leading political parties and banks and also targeted Ibiza nightclub Pacha, boasted online of the damage it had done to the property in Cala Tarida in the west of Ibiza.Members released video footage showing two young female yobs at work with spray guns and red and black paint.READ MORE ON MESSIIt is likely the clean up will cost thousands to put right.It’s understood Messi was not at the property, which he is understood to have purchased in 2022, when the vandalism took place.Messi has long been a fan of holidaying on the island, stemming back to his time playing for Barcelona.He and wife Antonela and their three children have often been pictured enjoying themselves in the popular tourist spot.Most read in FootballMessi spent the early part of the summer helping Argentina to glory in the Copa America.Now playing for Inter Miami, the ex-PSG ace is currently taking a break from domestic football after picking up an ankle injury in the Copa America final.Heartbroken Lionel Messi cries his eyes out on bench as he’s forced out of Argentina’s Copa America win with injuryLast summer the same eco idiots doused Pacha’s famous cherry logo with black paint as well as storming the upmarket Blue Marlin beach club in Cala Jondal with protest banners saying: “Your luxury our climate crisis.”They went on to vandalise a private jet at the island airport with paint and do the same with a yacht belonging to millionaire Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie.The full extent of the damage could be seen at nightCredit: AFPThe vandals posed in front of a goal in Messi’s gardenCredit: iNSTAGRAM @futurovegetalThe eco idiots publicised their crimesCredit: iNSTAGRAM @futurovegetalThe thugs stood by Messi’s poolCredit: iNSTAGRAM @futurovegetal More

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      Chelsea star Ben Chilwell in furious neighbour row over privacy fence, firepit & basketball court at his £5m mansion

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      BEN Chilwell has sparked a row with a neighbour after building a firepit and basketball court at his £5million Surrey mansion – without planning permission.The Chelsea defender, 27, has been caught ” offside” over the unauthorised development at his luxury five-bed pad which boasts a swimming pool, gym and two games rooms.Ben Chilwell has sparked a neighbour row after building a firepit and basketball court without planning permissionCredit: GettyThe Chelsea defender failed to get the go-ahead from the local councilCredit: GettyHe put up a retaining wall for a new firepit walkway in a Ground Force-style makeover of his Surrey back garden near the Blues’ Cobham training ground. But, he failed to get the go-ahead from the local council for the “engineering operation”.And, his next-door neighbour has objected, citing loss of privacy and overlooking. In a letter to the council, they wrote: “The new retaining wall to the east and parallel to the border with [my house] has raised the ground levels of the garden and walkway to the firepit by 1.5m compared with the original garden.”This increase in height means someone in this section of the garden or on the firepit walkway now has direct line of sight into our garden, terrace and kitchen area.”This loss of amenity and the new levels mean we are now overlooked.”We are keen to retain the privacy and amenity of our home, terrace and garden and whilst we would prefer the new ground levels not to be so high we appreciate that some mitigation through screening foliage has now bee proposed.”Chilwell wants to plant new laurel and yew hedges and re-level his garden with further soft planting in grey, green and purple – but no blue.Most read in SportHe also wants to splash out on a stone-stepped pool seating area with glass balustrade, and new paving. Papers field at Elmbridge Council state that building work was started in April but has not yet been completed, and officials are expected to make a decision in September. Chelsea and Wrexham stars Levi Colwill and James McClean fight just two minutes into pre-season friendly In pre-application advice, they said: “The scheme is unlikely to have a significant impact on the host dwelling/character of the area/neighbour amenity.”However, this subject to formal consultation with neighbours and relevant consultees.”Chilwell’s planning agent and the council were approached for comment.It comes as Chelsea striker Armando Broja has kicked off plans to build a dream new home complete with a lush cinema, swimming pool and spa.Inside Chelsea star’s incredible £2m five-bed dream mansionBy Jane MatthewsCHELSEA striker Armando Broja has kicked off plans to build a dream new home complete with a lush cinema, swimming pool and spa.The forward, 22, splashed out on an old four-bedroom house in a private Surrey estate – not far from the Blues’ Cobham training ground.But now the player has revealed plans to demolish the £1.8million to make way for a mansion – which will be complete with a boots and kit store.Broja hopes to build a bigger luxury five-bed pad with a gaming and entertainment area, cinema, gym, swimming pool and spa.The proposed new home will also boast a grand double-height entrance hallway, retreat, study and covered outdoor terrace.The Chelsea striker has applied to his local council for planning permission for a detached two-storey house with rooms in the roof, dormer windows and a garage.In a design statement, his planning agents said: “The proposal provides for a form of development that is in keeping with the character and appearance of the surrounding area in terms of its size, scale, height and design.”The proposal will be of a high standard of architecture, finish and landscaping, therefore will enhance the existing street scene significantly and add positive value to the existing area.”The proposed dwelling aims to enhance the plot and internal space utilisation, creating a highly sustainable residence.”Residential properties in this area mainly comprise large detached dwellings on substantial plots, often gated.”The existing house has a games room, snug, wine store and living room with a stone fireplace and open fire.But in a boost to Broja’s green credentials, the proposed new build will feature air source heat pumps, solar power, a heat recovery system and underfloor heating.In a sales listing for the current home, estate agents said: “The house has significant potential, either to build your dream home from scratch or extend and modernise the existing property on this stunning level plot.”Land Registry records show that Broja paid £1.8m for the pad in December, just a month before he was farmed out on loan to Fulham.The forward, 22, splashed out on an old four-bedroom house in a private Surrey estate – not far from the Blues’ Cobham training ground.But now the player has revealed plans to demolish the £1.8million to make way for a mansion – which will be complete with a boots and kit store.Broja has applied to his local council for planning permission for a detached two-storey house with rooms in the roof, dormer windows and a garage.Meanwhile, Man Utd wonder kid Leny Yoro has snapped up a stunning new pad – a £2million mansion which Mason Greenwood once called home.United’s £52million new signing, Leny Yoro, is set to move into the rented six bed, six bath property and will pay a cool £14,000-a-month.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe home in Bowdon, Cheshire boasts an open plan kitchen, three reception rooms, a cinema room and bar.What are your rights?Planning permission guidance according to gov.ukYou will need to request planning permission if you wish to build something new, make a major change to your building or change the use of your building – for example starting a business.To find out if you need planning permission you should contact your Local Planning Authority through your council.If planning permission is refused you can appeal.You are able to appeal if you were refused planning permission for reasons that you think go against the LPA’s development plan or planning policy (you can usually find these on their website).You can also appeal if you were granted planning permission with conditions you object to – you’ll need to explain why you think they’re unnecessary, unenforceable, vague, unreasonable or irrelevant.Another ground for appeal is if the LPA has not given you a decision on your application and 8 weeks have passed since the date they told you they’d received it (or a different deadline you agreed with them has passed).Chilwell wants to plant new laurel and yew hedges and re-level his garden with further soft plantingHis luxury five-bed pad which boasts a swimming pool, gym and two games roomsA letter was submitted to the council by a disgruntled neighbourCredit: Elysian More

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      Inside Chelsea star’s incredible £2m five-bed dream mansion in uber-posh area with home cinema, swimming pool and spa

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      CHELSEA striker Armando Broja has kicked off plans to build a dream new home complete with a lush cinema, swimming pool and spa. The forward, 22, splashed out on an old four-bedroom house in a private Surrey estate – not far from the Blues’ Cobham training ground.Armando Broja of Chelsea has grand plans for a massive mansion in SurreyCredit: GettyThe striker is dreaming of building a home with a cinema, swimming pool and spaCredit: CouncilThe home is set to have a gaming and entertainment area – and gymCredit: CouncilBut now the player has revealed plans to demolish the £1.8million to make way for a mansion – which will be complete with a boots and kit store.Broja hopes to build a bigger luxury five-bed pad with a gaming and entertainment area, cinema, gym, swimming pool and spa.The proposed new home will also boast a grand double-height entrance hallway, retreat, study and covered outdoor terrace.The Chelsea striker has applied to his local council for planning permission for a detached two-storey house with rooms in the roof, dormer windows and a garage.Read more on Football In a design statement, his planning agents said: “The proposal provides for a form of development that is in keeping with the character and appearance of the surrounding area in terms of its size, scale, height and design.”The proposal will be of a high standard of architecture, finish and landscaping, therefore will enhance the existing street scene significantly and add positive value to the existing area.”The proposed dwelling aims to enhance the plot and internal space utilisation, creating a highly sustainable residence.”Residential properties in this area mainly comprise large detached dwellings on substantial plots, often gated.”Most read in FootballThe existing house has a games room, snug, wine store and living room with a stone fireplace and open fire.But in a boost to Broja’s green credentials, the proposed new build will feature air source heat pumps, solar power, a heat recovery system and underfloor heating.Chelsea fans concerned for Armando Broja after Ben Chilwell uploads bizarre video of striker in just a towelIn a sales listing for the current home, estate agents said: “The house has significant potential, either to build your dream home from scratch or extend and modernise the existing property on this stunning level plot.”Land Registry records show that Broja paid £1.8m for the pad in December, just a month before he was farmed out on loan to Fulham.He has now been linked with a move to a string of clubs including Everton, Crystal Palace, Wolves, AC Milan and Monaco.Officials at this local council are expected to make a decision on the new build in September and there have so far been no objections from neighbours.The Sun has approached Broja’s reps for comment.Just weeks ago we exclusively revealed the Chelsea striker was wanted by a Champions League team. AC Milan was said to be keen to sign Broja, but SunSport understands the Italian giants would likely need to sell before buying.’Nightmare loan’That could see the exit of former Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic. Broja, who was at the Euros with Albania, endured a nightmare loan with Fulham in the second half of the season.The 22-year-old made just eight appearances and all from the bench.It was the third loan of his career after previous spells at Vitesse and Southampton.Overall, he has scored three goals in 38 games for his parent club.Chelsea need to sell players to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules and selling academy graduates like Broja equates to pure profit.Milan have done plenty of business with the Blues in recent years, having signed Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Fikayo Tomori from the West Londoners.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Serie A stalwarts, who are expected to appoint ex-Lille and Roma manager Paulo Fonseca as their new boss, also want to sign Tottenham right-back Emerson Royal, 25.Reports suggest there is a gap between the two club’s valuations – but there is hope a deal can be agreed.Inside Premier League star’s £4.8m mansion By Ethan Singh & Jamie CheshireChelsea star Carney Chukwuemeka has snapped up a £4.8million mansion complete a huge swimming pool and high-tech CCTV.The youngster’s luxury six-bedroom pad comes with a leisure complex including a 31x14ft swimming pool, jacuzzi, gym and triple garage.It has a grand entrance hall, a galleried landing, seven bathrooms, five reception rooms, family room, drawing room, breakfast room, study and office.The 9,393 sq.ft stately pile also boasts a media and games room, bar, party terrace, outdoor BBQ kitchen.And it even has a children’s climbing frame and castle to boot.In a sales brochure, estate agents gushed: “The property is finished to a very high standard and has a range of features including underfloor heating, a programmable sound system throughout and a sophisticated CCTV security system.”The grand galleried reception hall leads to the principal reception rooms, all of which ate the rear have French windows onto the entertaining terrace and gardens beyond, while the family room has superb full-height concertina doors.”The magnificent principal bedroom suite has two dressing rooms, a secondary bathroom/sitting room and French windows to a roof terrace overlooking the gardens.”Chelsea signed Chukwuemeka, 20, from Aston Villa on a six-year contract in a deal believed to be worth £20million, two years ago.Land Registry records show that he paid £4.8million for his Surrey home which had a guide price of £5.5million.But a housing developer has now applied for planning permission to build three homes on a nearby plot of land, which Chukwuemeka has objected to.In a letter to planners, he wrote: “Me and my family are new in the estate and this is maybe planning application number four we have received since being in the estate.”The estate will continue to increase in properties but the infrastructure remains the same.”I don’t think this is a good idea building more houses on a plot of land that originally had just one house on it. 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      Inside Kylian Mbappe’s £9million Madrid mansion where Gareth Bale used to live with stunning pool and golf area

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has wasted no time in settling into life at Real Madrid by moving into Gareth Bale’s former pad.The stunning £9million mansion is situated in the exclusive town of La Finca.Kylian Mbappe has snapped up Gareth Bale’s former Madrid mansion for £9millionCredit: Solar PixThe Frenchman is ready to make his mark after joining Real Madrid on a free transferCredit: GettyBale put the property up for sale in 2022 when he left Real for LAFCAnd it’s just eight miles north of Madrid’s city centre, making it an ideal base for Real’s new man.Mbappe joined the Spanish, and continental, champs on a stunning free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain this month.The striker is regarded as one of world football’s top players after netting 256 goals in just 308 matches in the French capital.And Real will be hoping Mbappe can fire them to more glory after they completed a brilliant league and European double under Carlo Ancelotti.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut if he enjoys the success of the man who once occupied his new house, Mbappe will likely go down as a Bernabeu legend.The ace is now living in Bale’s former mansion after acquiring it for £9m.The swanky pad boasts numerous perks including eight bedrooms, 11 bathrooms and a garage big enough for six cars.Not only that, it features a huge swimming pool and cinema room.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhile outside, Bale made sure to install a football field, a basketball court and a golf course.Mbappe will be well protected too, with the property boasting the latest security measures including facial recognition technology, a double perimeter gate with cameras, and an alarm system directly linked to the police.Real Madrid’s stadium looks unrecognisable as it prepares for ‘never-before-seen’ presentation of Kylian MbappeThe house boasts a cinema room, plus eight bedrooms and 11 bathroomsThere is a huge swimming pool, as well as a football pitch and basketball courseBale even installed a golf course at the swanky padCredit: Instagram @garethbale11World Cup winner Mbappe will also have 24-hour security guards making the rounds.And he will certainly be hoping his new home provides the perfect base to make his Real Madrid career a storming success.The house was sold by luxury property agency Realizza, who cater for numerous VIP clients.Their website said about the property: “It is a new way of life for all those who seek above all exclusivity, tranquility, confidentiality and above all, security.“This concept is the key to satisfying the needs of such distinguished clients like politicians, bullfighters, artists, footballers, big businessmen and families of great social relevance who seek discretion and independence.”Before Mbappe, Bale paid £6.5m for the mansion when he moved to Madrid from Tottenham in 2013.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe five-time Champions League winner with Real put it on the market in 2022 after departing for a fresh start in America with LAFC.And before Bale, the house was rented by Brazil icon Kaka for several years.How Kylian Mbappe’s incredible seven-year body transformation propelled skinny teen into world’s best playerBy Etienne FermieKYLIAN MBAPPE has entered his physical prime as he has FINALLY rubber-stamped his free transfer move to Real Madrid.The 25-year-old has grown from a boy to a man in Ligue 1, first with Monaco and then with current side Paris Saint-Germain.Mbappe debuted for Monaco as a skinny 16-year-old in 2015.He even featured as a scrawny youngster against Tottenham at the old White Hart Lane that year, before fans realised what an icon he would become.The following season, Mbappe really rose to superstardom as Monaco reached the Champions League semi-finals.In a throwback snap shared earlier this week, an 18-year-old Mbappe could be seen chatting to a reporter after grabbing a Champions League brace against Borussia Dortmund in April 2017.Read more on Mbappe’s incredible rise on and off the field. More

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      Tottenham star James Maddison selling jaw-dropping £2.5million mansion with pool, football pitch and bar

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      JAMES MADDISON is flogging his jaw-dropping house that comes with its own football pitch for £2.5million.The Tottenham ace’s pad comes with a stunning outdoor swimming pool and its own football pitch.James Maddison’s £2.5million Nottinghamshire mansion has been listed for saleCredit: GettyMaddison’s pad comes with all the luxury you would expect with a top footballerCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThe property features a stunning pool and full-sized football pitchCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingFriends and family can relax by the pool areaCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThe property comes with a generous open plan living areaCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThe property is comparable to a luxury Spanish villaCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingFriends and family can also gather round by the pool alongside a luxury fire pit.The property features a bar which is lined with framed football shirts from fellow Premier League stars he’s played against.They include Mo Salah and Kevin De Bruyne, who he swapped shirts with.Others from former Prem stars such as Harry Kane, Sergio Aguero and Mesut Ozil also feature on the wall.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAccompanying the bar is also a pool table, with Maddison in the past talking about his love of billiards.And of course there is a dart board. Maddison is a huge fan of the sport and even performs a darts celebration when he scores.His staggering collection of trainers are also visible stacked up on shelves.Maddison, 27 – who missed out on England’s Euro 2024 squad – lived in the house in Ruddington, Nottinghamshire while at Leicester City.Most read in FootballThe bar features the shirts of many famous players’ shirtsCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingA football pitch means whoever buys the house can sharpen their skillsCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingA cosy TV area is perfect for watching filmsCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingIt features a minimalist kitchenCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingSports memorabilia is featured throughoutCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingMaddison’s sneaker collection is also on showCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe moved closer to Tottenham after his £40million switch last summer.The home is also equipped with electric gates, CCTV system, video intercom entry system and security fencing, as reported by Luxury Property News.FHP Living who are marketing the home, described the property as: “A magnificent “Grand Design” style home occupying a generous mature plot in the region of 0.8 acres that backs onto woodland.Tottenham star James Maddison opens up on three-month injury layoff which stopped him being a dad to newborn twins“The Eco/Passive design offers high levels of thermal comfort & air quality and was completed in 2012 being built on a “no expense spared” program.“The property offers luxurious leisure facilities to include an outdoor heated pool with motorised safety cover, pool room, entertainment studio, gymnasium and artificial grass football pitch.Maddison has been pictured playing on the football pitch in the pastCredit: Instagram / @kennedyalexaHe pictured himself having a kickabout alongside girlfriend Kennedy AlexaCredit: Instagram / @maddersThe pool area features a stunning viewCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThe pool also has a sheltered areaCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingTh outside area also has an underground gymCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThe mansion has a Spanish villa influence to itCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThe property is far away from main roadsCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThere’s a bedroom by the pool for guests to relaxCredit: Jam Press/ FHP Living“The property is protected by a state of the art security system to include CCTV, automated gates, video intercom entry system & security fencing. Showroom style car garage with separate visitor car park.”Both the pool table and football pitch bare James Maddison’s initials.Maddison has a son, two and one-year-old twins with partner Kennedy Alexa.The property features a spa roomCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingLuxury oozes throughout the mansionCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThe house is protected by electronic gatesCredit: Jam Press/ FHP Living More

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      Euro 2024 ace Kieran Trippier’s £3.8m family home goes on sale while he is in Germany amid marriage break-up rumours

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      KIERAN Trippier’s £3.8million family home is on sale while he is away playing for England — amid rumours of a break-up.His  six-bed mansion in Morpeth, Northumberland, has been marked as “new” in a listing by high-end agent Sanderson Young.England footballer Kieran Trippier and wife CharlotteCredit: Instagram / @ktrippier2Newcastle and England ace Kieran Trippier with wife Charlotte, who is holding their third babyCredit: Instagram / @ktrippier2Kieran Trippier playing for England at the 2024 EurosCredit: GettyIt has thrown the spotlight on Trippier’s six-year marriage to wife Charlotte after she posted a cryptic message on Instagram before it was deleted.She also unfollowed her husband on the social media platform.Charlotte posted on Instagram: “’Sooner or later you get over the s*** you swore you’d never get over and it’s the best feeling in the world.”The mum of three has not flown to Germany to support the Three Lions alongside the other Wags.READ MORE ON TRIPPIERLast year Trippier was filmed getting close to a blonde woman in a Newcastle karaoke bar where he was with teammates celebrating the team’s qualification for the Champions League.In the footage, he wrapped his arms around the mystery woman and then picked her up by the bottom as the crowd belted out a karaoke tune.Kieran Trippier’s stunning wife shows off five month baby bump ahead of welcoming third child More

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      Brendan Rodgers sells Cheshire mansion on same street as Sir Alex Ferguson to Liverpool star but makes £50,000 loss

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      BRENDAN RODGERS has finally sold his luxury English mansion on Sir Alex Ferguson’s former street but suffered a £50,000 loss.The Celtic boss spent £3.95million in 2022 on the Cheshire property – but it has now been snapped up by Liverpool star Alexis MacAllister.Rodgers sold his luxury mansion on Fergie’s old streetThe stunning property was initially bought for £3.95mIt was listed for £4.2m before the asking price was slashed by 200,000But Liverpool ace Alexis Mac Allister picked up the new home for a knock-down £3.9mCredit: GettyRodgers put the house up for sale for offers over £4.2m last August but after struggling to find a buyer reduced the asking price in January.Documents show the former Liverpool boss sold the house to midfielder MacAllister, 25, last month for £3.9m.This amounts to a £50,000 loss.Legendary Manchester United manager Fergie put his home on the same street up for sale for £3.5m last November.read more football newsFergie had to slash £250,000 to find a buyer for the property which was eventually snapped up in April.Both properties were on an exclusive street in Wilmslow, Cheshire.Rodgers’ stunning property comes with five bedrooms, a gym, landscaped gardens, a double garage and a bar area.It also features CCTV, underfloor heating, air conditioning in most of the bedrooms, electronically operated blinds and speakers in the ceilings. Most read in FootballSir Alex Ferguson also slashed the price on his luxury mansionFergie sold it in AprilBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPlanning permission has also been granted for ‘leisure facilities’ to be created.Property agent Sofia Da Silva said: “Immaculately presented to a very high specification, every part of this property is finished exceptionally.Moment Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers fends off steward to usher young fan off pitch as he says security man was ‘much bigger than he was’A description of the mansion added: “An exceptional double gable-fronted contemporary residence finished to an uncompromising standard located on one of Wilmslow’s most prestigious roads.”Rodgers was the victim of a terrifying robbery at his £1.6m home in Bearsden, near Glasgow, in 2019 just after he left the Celtic job for Leicester.He was not in the property but his family were forced to hide in a bathroom as the robbers stormed in and swiped medals.Rodgers rejoined Celtic to replace Ange Postecoglou who left for Tottenham and sealed a league and cup double.Ferguson, who also managed Aberdeen, moved to a £1.2m house near to his son Darren so he could be closer to his grandchildren in the village of Goostrey, Cheshire.Klopp copied Fergie’s ‘biggest mistake’ and it’s derailed his final season, says Dave KiddBy Dave KiddJURGEN KLOPP was genuinely surprised to hear it, on the January day when he announced his intention to quit Liverpool at the end of the season.It was put to him that Sir Alex Ferguson had told his Manchester United players in the summer of 2001 that the coming season would be his last.Ferguson later performed a U-turn and stayed at Old Trafford for another 11 years.But the great Scot admitted that revealing his intentions had been the ‘biggest mistake I made’.“I think a lot of them put their tools away,” said Ferguson, “They thought, ‘Oh, the manager’s leaving’.”It was a part of English footballing history which Klopp knew nothing about and he raised his eyebrows when he was told about it.Liverpool were top of the Premier League, having lost only a single domestic match all season – and that a controversial VAR-infested affair at Tottenham.But their form has nosedived since, with dreams of a farewell quadruple long gone.And Klopp may well now be reflecting on the wisdom of his announcement.Read Dave Kidd’s take on Klopp’s demise in full.Or check out all of Dave Kidd’s articles. More

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      Pele’s £1.1m mansion abandoned & stripped by fanatic looters after house ‘left to rot by son’ following legend’s death

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      PELÉ’S £1.1million beachside mansion has been abandoned and stripped by fanatic looters following the legend’s death.The late star’s once-luxurious home in Brazil’s coastline is now a graveyard of memories of lovers, football, and a debt of thousands of pounds after his family took over the mansion.Pele passed away in December 2022 aged 82 after a long battle with cancerCredit: AFPThe once-luxury backyard now has a dirty pool and overgrown grassCredit: G1 SantosThe home had a room full of Pele memorabilia, but now lies fully destroyedCredit: G1 SantosFor over 40 years, Pelé’s haven was his mansion situated in an exclusive condominium in Guarujá, in the São Paulo state.In the property valued at approximately £1.1million (R$8 million), the King of Football experienced the greatest memories between his many trips around the world.Just 500 metres from the ocean, the house is located on Pernambuco beach, one of the most prestigious beaches in Brazil.Built on land that occupies an entire block, Pelé’s home is surrounded by a stone wall, which looks more like a fortress.Read more about footballBehind it, there are stories that begin around 1981, when Pelé stopped living in New York to resume life close to his family in Brazil.THE KING’S HAVENWith dozens of suites and rooms, there was plenty of space for his countless trophies, a cinema and even a professional studio where Pelé ventured to record his own songs. When friends came over, a huge dance club on the top floor would turn any gathering into a wild party.The King didn’t need to leave his home to have fun as his backyard featured tennis and footvolley courts, a mini football field, a sauna and a large swimming pool.Most read in FootballPelé also built a chapel on the site, so that his mother, Celeste, could pray, as the Arantes do Nascimento family had always been very Catholic.Brazil football legend Pele dies aged 82The house used to have a beautiful pool area before the star’s deathCredit: G1 SantosPele’s living room used to look like this before it was left to rotCredit: instagram/@leodiasWhat was once a stunning living room is now left to crumbleCredit: instagram/@leodiasThe mansion was the King’s penultimate home. It was where Pelé experienced great love, including his relationship with presenter Xuxa and other famous models and actresses of the time.Part of his marriages also took place in the house – he moved after the end of the first with Rosemeri Cholbi, but lived there with Assíria Nascimento, his second wife, and also with Márcia Aoki, his last partner.Famous global artists, musicians, athletes and even journalists who were old friends were frequent guests at Pelé home, who would be welcomed by the football star in shorts and shirtless.At Pernambuco Beach, Pelé could leave the Santos star at the door and enjoy some family time as Edson.LEFT TO ROTThe once lavish mansion has now fallen into disrepair after Pelé’s death in December 2022.An example of the financial crisis that plagued the King’s business in his final years, the home raked up a property tax debt with the Guarujá City Hall of approximately £70,000.It has been on the market for sale since 2017 but chances of it getting sold are slim as the home was robbed by looters ever since.Shocking pictures show the giant pool completely green next to a crumbling jacuzzi and waterslide.There is no water in the bathrooms and no furniture apart from some broken objects and equipment.READ MORE SUN STORIESOutside, overgrown grass and bushes are starting to swallow the home, also marked with traces of dirt, dust and cobwebs.Pelé’s family has denied that the home is in abandonment state, Brazilian outlet Istoe reports.An aerial view of the home, which had tennis courts and a football pitchCredit: Google MapsHow the home used to look like in 2011Credit: Google MapsPelé’s life and careerPelé, born Edson Arantes do Nascimento on October 23, 1940, in Três Corações, Brazil, is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.He started his professional career at the young age of 15 with Santos FC and quickly rose to fame due to his exceptional talent and goal-scoring ability.Pelé joined Santos FC in 1956, making an immediate impact by scoring on his debut.His remarkable skills and agility caught the attention of the football world, and he soon became a key player for the team. By the age of 16, he was the top scorer in the Brazilian league.Pelé’s international debut came in 1957 when he played for the Brazilian national team. He gained worldwide recognition during the 1958 FIFA World Cup in Sweden, where he scored six goals, including two in the final, helping Brazil win their first World Cup. At just 17, he became the youngest player to play in a World Cup final.Pelé went on to win two more World Cups with Brazil in 1962 and 1970.The 1970 World Cup in Mexico is particularly notable, as Brazil’s team, featuring Pelé, is often considered one of the greatest football teams in history. The star’s performance in this tournament solidified his legacy, as he scored crucial goals and provided assists, showcasing his all-around brilliance.Pelé’s impact on football is immeasurable. He was named FIFA’s Player of the Century and received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the International Peace Award and the Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award. The Brazilian legend sadly passed away in December 2022 aged 82, after a long battle with cancer. More