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      Arsenal star David Raya is training banned XL Bully as bodyguard after string of violent break-ins targeting footballers

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      PREMIER League goalie David Raya has a banned XL Bully dog to guard him, The Sun can reveal.The Arsenal ace, 28, has vowed to keep pet Goku following a string of terrifying raids on the homes of football stars.
      David Raya has a banned XL Bully dog to guard himCredit: Alamy
      Spaniard Raya has shared snaps of him cuddled up with the glaring beast on the sofaCredit: Jam Press/@d.raya1
      Goku lives in a secure cage at the couple’s multimillion-pound home in North LondonCredit: Jam Press/@t.trouboul
      The breed was outlawed after several attacks, but Raya has an exemption certificate.
      An expert said last night: “He’s a responsible owner.”
      Raya and model girlfriend Tatiana Trouboul, 27, are said to adore the mutt, even though new laws are in place outlawing XL Bullys after a string of attacks.
      Goku lives in a secure cage at the couple’s multimillion-pound home in North London.
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      Spaniard Raya has shared snaps of himself cuddled up with the glaring beast on the sofa.
      Tatiana has also been seen taking him for walks.
      Raya, who is currently on loan to the Gunners from Brentford, wants the pooch to guard their property after fellow stars suffered a series of violent break-ins.
      He has hired experts from Elite Protection Dogs to train Goku.
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      A spokesperson for the firm said: “David Raya has one XL Bully. He is called Goku, he is a one-year-old. David’s had him since a puppy.
      “Everyone with XL Bullys is ­worried. But David is a responsible owner, he wants to be responsible with him.
      “We are training Goku on a long-term contract.”
      Tearful owner of XL bully begs for breed to be ‘wiped out’ after they killed grandma at his home
      Elite Protection Dogs has 35 years’ experience training canines, charging up to £20,000.
      In 2022, Aston Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez got a Belgian Malinois from the firm in the same month he landed a prized World Cup ­winner’s medal with Argentina.
      New laws have come in over the past two months after a rise in maulings from XL Bullys, including those previously regarded as “soft and loving”.
      On December 31 it became illegal for an XL Bully to be out in public without a lead and muzzle.
      It is also an offence to sell, breed, give away or abandon the dogs.
      And this month it became illegal to own an XL Bully in the UK without an exemption certificate, which Raya possesses.
      The dogs must be microchipped, neutered and kept in a secure place. Owners must also have third-party liability insurance.
      Meanwhile, dog shelters have seen a huge increase in XL Bullys being handed in or abandoned.
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      The first reported attack on a person was in Liverpool in 2017, when a toddler was severely injured by four dogs.
      Their owner, Andrew McGowan, was subsequently jailed.
      In 2021, ten-year-old Jack Lis was killed by an XL Bully in Caerphilly, South Wales, while visiting a friend, after which two people were put behind bars.
      A month later Adam Watts was killed by an XL Bully at his dog shelter in Kirkton of Auchterhouse, Scotland.
      A further eight people were killed by the dogs in 2022 and 2023, including 54-year-old father-of-one Ian Langley, near Sunderland, in October last year.
      This month grandmother Esther Martin, 68, was the latest person to be fatally attacked by the breed – days after the ban came into force.
      She was killed by two XL Bullys owned by her son-in-law Ashley Warren, 39, who begged for the breed to be banned.
      Warren, of Jaywick, Essex, said: “If my dogs did that to her, when I had never seen anything but love from them, then that breed just has a killer switch.
      “I honestly thought the ban was a stupid government plan to wipe out a breed which I had never seen anything but softness and love from. Now I think they need to be wiped out.”
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      The breed was said to be responsible for 20 per cent of dog attacks in 2023.
      The Sun approached Raya and Arsenal for comment.
      Raya vowed to keep the mutt following a string of terrifying raids on the homes of football starsCredit: ReutersPrem protection

      SEVERAL Prem stars have bought dogs for protection following a string of terrifying break-ins.
      Man City ace Jack Grealish posed with a £25,000 Belgian Malinois this month after raiders broke into his home while his family were in.
      He got the dog from Chaperone K9, which is popular with footballers.
      Grealish’s City and England team-mate Kyle Walker bought a £40,000 Doberman from the firm.
      The majority of dogs they provide are German Shepherds or Belgian Malinois, with each put through a rigorous 12-month training ­programme so the dogs are able to recognise threats including burglaries, attacks and robberies.
      Other current and ex-Prem stars to use the firm are Marcus Rashford, Mark Noble, Phil Jones, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Jesse Lingard.
      Similar firms like Elite Protection have also sold pets to protect stars such as ex-Spurs goalie Hugo Lloris. More

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      Jack Grealish poses with £25,000 protection dog after terrifying gang raid at Man City star’s home

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      ENGLAND ace Jack Grealish poses with his £25,000 Belgian Malinois protection dog in a “show of strength” after his burglary ordeal.The star, also seen with cockapoo Skye, wrote “My two babies” next to the online pic, adding a heart emoji.
      Jack Grealish poses with his £25,000 Belgian Malinois protection dog in a ‘show of strength’ after his burglary ordeal.Credit: Instagram
      Jack and fiancée Sasha Attwood were targeted when a gang struck on Boxing Day as he played away for Manchester CityCredit: Instagram
      We told how Jack and fiancée Sasha Attwood lost £1m of gems when a gang struck on Boxing Day as he played away for Manchester City.
      He bought two Belgian Malinois last year from security firm Chaperone K9.
      Cops have yet to catch the gang who raided the Cheshire home while ten family members were watching Jack’s match on TV.
      A source said: “Jack and his family were left traumatised following the raid, but they won’t let it defeat them.
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      “Jack and Sasha had only just moved in and are looking forward to building a life there.
      “It’s difficult for them knowing that the culprits haven’t been caught yet and may never face justice, but they’re keeping their head up.
      A source said: “His post is a display of strength — both for himself and his fans.”
      Jack and childhood sweetheart Sasha had moved in just five days before the burglary after tradesmen finished renovations.
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      The property, which includes a helipad, tennis court, full-sized football and cricket pitches and a lake, is located within Cheshire’s affluent “Golden Triangle”, where a string of footballers have been targeted.
      Paul Pogba’s mansion was raided by thieves in March 2022, who broke in while his kids slept upstairs as he played at Old Trafford.
      Is this the moment Jack Grealish is told of his family’s terror at £1m jewellery break-in raid at his mansion?
      The same year the wife of Manchester United’s Victor Lindelof was forced to lock herself in a room with their two children after intruders burst in while he played away.
      Riyad Mahrez, Tahith Chong and Jesse Lingard have also been targeted. More

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      Richarlison’s law student Wag, 20, jets in to cheer up crocked Spurs star and reveals huge blunder last time she stayed

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      RICHARLISON’S stunning girlfriend is heading to London to give him a lift following surgery – after revealing she was to blame for one of his dogs peeing all over his bedroom on a previous visit.Model and influencer Amanda Araujo is reportedly going to spend Christmas with the Spurs striker.
      Richarlison has been dealing with a chronic groin issue for several monthsCredit: REUTERS
      Richarlison recently went under the knife to alleviate the long-standing issueCredit: INSTAGRAM@RICHARLISON
      Girlfriend Amanda Araujo is heading to London to be by the Brazilian’s sideCredit: INSTAGRAM@AMANDINHA.AD
      The gorgeous redhead’s presence will no doubt cheer up RicharlisonCredit: INSTAGRAM@AMANDINHA.AD
      The Brazilian has disappointed with with just five goals in 44 appearances since joining Tottenham from Everton and is currently out of action following a groin op.
      The pretty 20-year-old who is a law student at a private university in Sao Paulo, has already stayed at the footballer’s £4m house in North London.
      Speaking ahead of her visit, Araujo admitted her first stay proved a disaster when she left the bedroom door open and one of Richarlison’s dogs ended up using it as a toilet.
      The footballer owns a Siberian husky called Acerola and a chocolate Labrador called Layla he got as a puppy around three years ago while he was still at Everton.
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      Araujo, a sports fanatic who practices Crossfit and plays handball, said of her gaffe: “When I arrived at Ric’s house he wasn’t there.
      “I slept the first night there without him because he was in another city playing.”
      In quotes published by Brazilian media overnight, she added: “The people who were there left the house and I left his bedroom door open because no-one told me I couldn’t.
      “When people started returning there was pee everywhere.
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      Amanda Araujo is the apple of Richarlison’s eyeCredit: INSTAGRAM@AMANDINHA.AD
      “There was wee-wee on the bed, below the bed, on the floor.
      “Rick was going to arrive after me and I was worried he was going to think it was me.
      “I sent him a message and talked to him. He responded by saying: ‘Congratulations.’”
      Araujo responded with a heart emoticon after Richarlison, who has recently opened up on his mental health struggles and said he would seek professional help after a “turbulent time” off the pitch, posted a selfie of him in hospital following groin surgery on November 9.
      The Spurs striker posted his own heart emoji after his girlfriend treated her 116,000 Instagram followers to a photo of her in a white bikini recently before a mud facial.
      The couple were seen together for the first time in July when they holidayed with friends in Brazil.
      In April it was reported the footballer was facing an RSPCA investigation over claims his two dogs were a “noisy nuisance.”
      Neighbours claimed his dogs relentlessly barked and howled and escaped regularly.
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      The Spurs forward made an appeal on Twitter in December 2019 after Siberian husky Acerola ran off and the pair were reunited two hours later.
      A spokesman for Tottenham Hotspur said after the reports about his barking dogs were published: “We are liaising with the player and his representatives.”
      Amanda Araujo will support Richarlison through his injury tormentCredit: Instagram @amandinha.ad More

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      Former pro-footballer Wayne Heseltine fined after his XL Bully Bruno mauled dog and its owner 

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      An EX-Manchester United footballer has been fined after his XL bully bit a labrador and its owner in a vicious attack.Wayne Heseltine’s dog Bruno had to be pulled off the labrador, called Daisy, by her horrified owner who thought he was ‘going to watch her die’.
      Ex professional footballer Wayne Heseltine appeared at Bradford Magistrates CourtCredit: SWNS
      Bradford Magistrates Court heard two-year-old Bruno sprinted towards Daisy while she was on a walk with her owner in the Cullingworth area of the city on June 24.
      Bruno appeared to lock his jaw around Daisy’s neck, leaving her helpless on the floor, the court was told.
      Heseltine’s son then came out of the house and helped pull the two dogs apart.
      Heseltine, who was out of the house at the time, admitted to being the owner of a dog which was dangerously out of control causing injury and was fined £960.
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      The former full back, who came through the Red Devils’ youth academy but never made a first team appearance, also has to pay £1,000 in compensation.
      Daisy was taken to the vets for cuts on her neck, while her owner sustained injuries to his hand.
      In a statement read out in court, the victim said: “I felt extremely distressed. I felt like I was going to watch Daisy die.”
      Heseltine, who was not at the house at the time, said the dog escaped through a hole in the fence behind the bin store. He also wanted to pay for the vet bills.
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      The court heard he had no previous convictions and a “shield of good character”.
      He owns three other dogs and spent £2,800 on a four-week course to get Bruno home-trained.
      Heseltine, who played more than 50 games for Bradford City between 1992 and 1994, now earns around £50,000 a year as a contract manager, the court heard.
      The court heard magistrates recognised Heseltine had taken all the reasonable steps that a good owner would have taken.
      But they said the matter was “serious” and referenced the breed of dog as in the public interest given the imminent legislation.
      An order was issued meaning the dog must have a muzzle and lead on when in public.
      American XL Bully dogs will be banned by the end of the year, PM Rishi Sunak announced in September after a spate of terrifying attacks involving the breed.
      The PM said the breed will be outlawed under the Dangerous Dogs Act.
      From December 31, XL bully dogs must be microchipped, and owners must keep them on a lead and muzzled in public. They must also be securely housed at home. More

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      Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling left ‘heartbroken’ as beloved dog Stan dies after long health battle

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      JEFF STELLING has been left heartbroken after his beloved dog Stan died.The Sky Sports legend announced the passing of his companion on X, formerly known as Twitter.
      Jeff Stelling’s dog Stan has diedCredit: X formerly Twitter / @JeffStelling
      The pundit admitted he was heartbrokenCredit: MI News/NurPhoto
      Stelling, 68, revealed in his post that Stan had passed after losing his health battle despite them trying “everything”.
      The former Soccer Saturday host posted a picture of Stan looking out at a rainbow on a beach with a tennis ball in front of him.
      In Stelling’s heartfelt message, he shared a story of how Stan would “welcome” everyone into their home and was “never aggressive”.
      Stelling wrote: “Heartbroken today. Stan lost his battle.
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      “For 12 years he gave us unconditional love.
      “He was never aggressive, even with our cats, and welcomed everyone with a Croc in his mouth and a furious tail wagging.
      “We tried everything but in the end there was nothing left we could do.” 
      Stelling’s son, Matt, added: “The best boy we could have ever hoped for, heartbroken doesn’t even cover it.
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      Stelling left Sky Sports earlier this yearCredit: 2020 Tom Jenkins
      “Leaving behind a massive hole in our family.”
      Stelling announced that Stan had fallen ill last week as he wrote at the time: “Tonight guys you can support as many teams as you like.
      “I don’t care.
      “I don’t care much about football tonight tbh.
      “My best mate for 12 years Stan is tonight fighting for his life in hospital.
      “I know some people will think it is pathetic but right now he is all I care about.”
      Stelling’s vacant role at Sky Sports was filled by Simon Thomas. More

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      Lewis Hamilton throws lavish birthday party for his DOG complete with personalised vegan cake and balloons

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has thrown a lavish birthday party for his dog Roscoe.The F1 star treated his bulldog to his own party which saw him welcome five of his pup pals.
      Lewis Hamilton threw a birthday party for his dog RoscoeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/roscoelovescoco/
      The Mercedes driver invited some of his dog’s friendsCredit: Rex
      Roscoe was given a personalised vegan cakeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/roscoelovescoco/
      Roscoe got his very own birthday crown and feather boa as well as a personalised vegan cake as he turned 11.
      His pals all joined in as they wore multi-coloured party hats and all posed for photograph.
      However, one guest, a white pomeranian, broke the trend with a glittery gold fedora.
      Roscoe also had a set of balloons for him which were placed in the background for the picture.
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      Posting on his dog’s Instagram account, he wrote: “One time’s for’s the birthday boy’sss 🎂🎉🎈🎁.”
      And the dog’s 947k followers loved the snap as they flooded the comment section.
      One fan exclaimed: “Omg he got a better birthday party than me.”
      A second wrote: “If this ain’t the coolest party.”
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      A third said: “What a birthday bash.”
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      A fourth commented: “Okay, this is AMAZING.”
      A fifth said: “Pawsome party.”
      Another joked: “I cannot fathom how long it took to get this picture perfect.”
      The Daily Mail have reported that Roscoe’s party is a “serious” matter for Hamilton.
      A source told the outlet: “Roscoe has been with Lewis through thick and thin, and he loves to treat him.
      “He takes him everywhere with him and loves to show Roscoe that he is hugely appreciated, it might sound odd to some but to Lewis it is just how it is.”
      Hamilton, 38, has written that the bulldog is a vegan like his owner and that he “loves to travel” in his Instagram bio.
      Last year, Hamilton and Roscoe enjoyed a movie night and another personalised cake.
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      He has also taught his best friend how to skateboard.
      The Mercedes driver recently revealed his next career move as he founded Almave – a unique non-alcoholic spirit. More

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      Watch bizarre moment boxing legend Mike Tyson gets on hands and knees before rubbing heads with a giant dog

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      A BIZARRE clip has gone viral of boxing legend Mike Tyson getting on his hands and knees before rubbing heads with a giant dog.The ex-heavyweight champion is currently training MMA man-mountain Francis Ngannou ahead of his controversial crossover clash with Tyson Fury on October 28.
      A bizarre clip of Mike Tyson and a huge dog has left fans stunnedCredit: X/2Cool2Blog
      Iron Mike started pushing his head against the beast on his hands and kneesCredit: X/2Cool2Blog
      However, it appears that one of their sessions was interrupted by another beast – and the icon known as the Baddest Man on the Planet was in his element.
      It showed a group walking into the gym with a massive, that looks similar to a mastiff, on a lead, but instead of looking fearful, Tyson went straight on to embrace it.
      After stroking it, Iron Mike then got down on his hands and knees before rubbing his head against the dog’s and then underneath it’s chin.
      One fan reacted to the footage on social media by commenting: “Mikes a brave man… thats probably the worst thing u can do putting your face into a strange dog’s face. Good thing they a good boy!”
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      Another said: “Mike started challenging him and wanted to grapple lmaooo.”
      “That dog was lucky Tyson didn’t punch him,” joked another.
      Tyson is a renowned animal lover and previously kept three tigers as pets.
      However, he has revealed that mountain lions are his favourite animals.
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      The American icon also revealed that he used to let his tigers sleep in his bed next to him – but that their farts were unbearable.
      But he also admitted that he had suffered injuries from a big cat – and a dog.
      He said: “I was giving one a tetanus shot and they bit me.
      “It was scared, he was scared. Six, seven stitches and it was over.
      “Then my dog bit me.”
      Meanwhile, he is trying to get Ngannou, 37, in shape to do in ten rounds what 31 of the Gypsy King’s career opponents have failed to do and put him out for the count.
      But Tyson insists: “He has what it takes to knock out anything and anybody.
      “[The biggest upset] in the history of the sport, definitely. There’s no doubt about that.”
      Mike Tyson owned three pet tigers during his boxing heydayCredit: Getty More

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      Devastated Tottenham ace Ben Davies in desperate plea to find missing dog ‘carried away by two girls’ outside restaurant

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      TOTTENHAM star Ben Davies has put out a desperate please to find his missing dog.The defender revealed his pomeranian, named Twiggy, went missing during a trip to Oxford Street.
      Ben Davies has put out a plea for his missing dog
      ‘Twiggy’ was last spotted being carried out of a restaurant
      Davies claimed to have seen two girls carrying his dog out of the restaurant Bone Daddies, near Selfridges.
      So he has taken to Instagram to alert members of the public to the missing dog, and has offered a reward for information about its whereabouts.
      His message reads: “Our dog is missing by Selfridges. Please DM if you see her.
      “Last seen wrapped in a blanket being carried by two girls with long dark hair outside Bone Daddies near Selfridges London.
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      “Any information please DM. Reward offered.”
      Davies’ wife Emily Caplan also shared photos of the dog and made the same appeal to anyone who might have seen her.
      Emily has previously shared photos of Twiggy on social media – the designer appears to be a big dog lover.
      Davies could look to his Spurs team-mate Richarlison for help after the Brazilian found his dog within two hours of launching an appeal after his husky went missing in 2019.
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      Richarlison’s urgent message reached thousands of people and his runaway Acerola was soon found. More