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      Raid on England star Reece James’ house may have been an ‘inside job’

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      A RAID on England ace Reece James’ home may have been an inside job, it is feared.Sources close to the Chelsea star say the burglary, which saw his medal haul in a large safe stolen, is thought to have been done by people who know him personally.
      Burglars knew where Reece James’ medals were hiddenCredit: Getty
      Reece, 21, claimed on Thursday he already “had firm leads” on the burglars’ identities.
      Sources say the gang of five masked and hooded raiders “knew exactly where they were and what they were looking for” as they were in and out quickly.
      They also pointed out the getaway car had been parked in a CCTV blind spot.
      Reece was playing for Chelsea against Russia’s Zenit St Petersburg in the Champions League on Tuesday when they struck.
      The claims came as it was revealed the defender had fought neighbours to beef up his security months earlier at his £2.5million Surrey mansion.
      He faced opposition to put in tough new steel gates and 6ft fences, before permission was granted in March.

      One neighbour said: “I think he was scared because he was a footballer and living on his own most of the time, and didn’t want anything to happen.”
      James was playing for Chelsea when the raid took placeCredit: Getty
      England star Reece James, 21, reveals shocking CCTV as ‘cowardly’ thieves break into his home and steal safe with medals More

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      Raid on England star Reece James’ home may have been ‘inside job’

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      A RAID on England star Reece James’ home may have been an inside job, it is feared.Sources close to the Chelsea player say the burglary, which saw his medal haul in a large safe stolen, is thought to have been done by people who know him personally.
      Burglars knew where Reece James’ medals were hiddenCredit: Getty
      Reece, 21, claimed on Thursday he already “had firm leads” on the burglars’ identities.
      Sources say the gang of five masked and hooded raiders “knew exactly where they were and what they were looking for” as they were in and out quickly.
      They also pointed out the getaway car had been parked in a CCTV blind spot.
      Reece was playing for Chelsea against Russia’s Zenit St Petersburg in the Champions League on Tuesday when they struck.
      The claims came as it was revealed the defender had fought neighbours to beef up his security months earlier at his £2.5million Surrey mansion.
      He faced opposition to put in tough new steel gates and 6ft fences, before permission was granted in March.

      One neighbour said: “I think he was scared because he was a footballer and living on his own most of the time, and didn’t want anything to happen.”
      James was playing for Chelsea when the raid took placeCredit: Getty
      England star Reece James, 21, reveals shocking CCTV as ‘cowardly’ thieves break into his home and steal safe with medals More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo switches mansions after bleating sheep kept waking Man Utd ace up at night

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      CRISTIANO Ronaldo and his family have switched mansions after bleating sheep kept waking them up.Manchester United’s new signing, 36, who loves his rest between matches, has moved from one seven-bed home to another.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has swapped mansions after sheep kept waking him and his familyCredit: Getty
      A security team had whisked the Man Utd legend and his family to a £6million home in 23 acres days after sealing his return to United
      Ronaldo escaped his baaing woe by moving into a £3million seven-bed owned by a former Man United star.
      A security team had whisked the Man Utd legend and his family to a £6million home in 23 acres days after sealing his return to United.
      But the striker, partner Georgina Rodriguez, 27, and their four children moved out after less than a week due to the racket from sheep and security fears.
      A source said: “While the property is beautiful and is nestled in rolling fields and woodland, it was also close to sheep which are very noisy early in the morning.
      “It had a public footpath across the land and the road at the front gave a view inside its gates.
      “Ronaldo is a true pro who places a lot on rest and recovery after games, so it was decided it was best if he and his family moved.”

      The new home, in Cheshire, boasts a pool, cinema room and four-car garage for some of his £17million supercars.
      It has CCTV cameras, electric gates and is patrolled by guards.
      According to estate agents, the property is unique thanks to its “gardens which screen the house from view”, despite it being a short walk from nightlife.
      A source said: “Ronaldo lived close by during his previous stint so it feels like home.
      Georgina Rodriguez shared a photo of their little ones enjoying the English countrysideCredit: Eroteme
      “His kids are in a private school and he hopes that once the buzz of his return to United dies down, he can take Georgina out and show her his favourite local spots.”
      The ace is known as the GOAT or Greatest Of All Time by some of his fans but also The Winker for helping to get England’s Wayne Rooney sent off at the 2006 World Cup.
      United said they and Juventus had agreed terms for Ronaldo on August 27, with The Sun dubbing it The Second Coming of Crist.

      He made a dream start on Saturday, scoring twice in a 4-1 win over Newcastle United.
      He scored again in the club’s 2-1 Champions League defeat to Young Boys in Switzerland on Tuesday.
      Ronaldo bagged 118 goals in 292 games in his first United stint from 2003-2009.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo switches mansions after bleating sheep kept waking him up

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      CRISTIANO Ronaldo and his family have switched mansions after bleating sheep kept waking them.Manchester United’s new signing, 36, who loves his rest between matches, has moved from one seven-bed home to another.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has swapped mansions after sheep kept waking him and his familyCredit: Getty
      A security team had whisked the Man Utd legend and his family to a £6million home in 23 acres days after sealing his return to United
      Ronaldo escaped his baaing woe by moving into a £3million seven-bed owned by a former Man United star.
      A security team had whisked the Man Utd legend and his family to a £6million home in 23 acres days after sealing his return to United.
      But the striker, partner Georgina Rodriguez, 27, and their four children moved out after less than a week due to the racket from sheep and security fears.
      A source said: “While the property is beautiful and is nestled in rolling fields and woodland, it was also close to sheep which are very noisy early in the morning.
      “It had a public footpath across the land and the road at the front gave a view inside its gates.
      “Ronaldo is a true pro who places a lot on rest and recovery after games, so it was decided it was best if he and his family moved.”

      The new home, in Cheshire, boasts a pool, cinema room and four-car garage for some of his £17million supercars.
      It has CCTV cameras, electric gates and is patrolled by guards.
      According to estate agents, the property is unique thanks to its “gardens which screen the house from view”, despite it being a short walk from nightlife.
      A source said: “Ronaldo lived close by during his previous stint so it feels like home.
      Georgina Rodriguez shared a photo of their little ones enjoying the English countrysideCredit: Eroteme
      “His kids are in a private school and he hopes that once the buzz of his return to United dies down, he can take Georgina out and show her his favourite local spots.”
      The ace is known as the GOAT or Greatest Of All Time by some of his fans but also The Winker for helping to get England’s Wayne Rooney sent off at the 2006 World Cup.
      United said they and Juventus had agreed terms for Ronaldo on August 27, with The Sun dubbing it The Second Coming of Crist.
      He made a dream start on Saturday, scoring twice in a 4-1 win over Newcastle United.
      He scored again in the club’s 2-1 Champions League defeat to Young Boys in Switzerland on Tuesday.
      Ronaldo bagged 118 goals in 292 games in his first United stint from 2003-2009.
      Cristiano Ronaldo KOs steward with shot during Man Utd warm-up at Young Boys More

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      Erling Haaland ‘laughed and walked off’ when Gibraltar captain asked for shirt to give to his son

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      NOT many footballers would turn down swapping shirts with Erling Haaland – let alone one playing in the SEVENTH tier of English football.Yet Hednesford Town striker Reece Styche delivered that extraordinary snub to the planet’s hottest prospect in Oslo last week.
      Norway international Erling Haaland score a hat-trick in the 5-1 win against Gibraltar last weekCredit: AFP
      Gibraltar international Reece Styche scored in the World Cup qualifier in OsloCredit: Getty
      The 32-year-old Gibraltar international scored the best goal of the night – despite Haaland hitting a hat-trick in Norway’s 5-1 win.
      But no Gibraltar player rocked up to ask Haaland for his shirt at full-time – and Brummie-born Styche says there was no chance they would begging for it.
      He told SunSport: “None of us wanted Haaland’s shirt, so we snubbed him. Last March, our skipper Roy Chipolina asked for Haaland’s shirt when we met in Gibraltar.
      “Norway won 3-0 but Haaland never scored, was substituted after an hour and was in a bit of a mood.
      “After they’d both done TV interviews, Roy said to him: ‘My little boy’s a massive fan of yours, do you mind swapping jerseys?
      “Haaland just looked at him, laughed and walked off! He can buy a lot of things – but he can’t buy class – perhaps the media hype has gone to his head.
      Hednesford Town ace Styche found the back of the net just before half-time against NorwayCredit: Reuters

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      “He had the chance to make a little kid’s day, month, year, whatever and he said no. So no-one wanted his shirt in Oslo.
      “Maybe he kept it to mark his hat-trick or gave it to a Norwegian fan because it was their first home match with supporters after Covid.”
      Borussia Dortmund hitman Haaland, who faces Besiktas in the Champions League tonight, is wanted by Manchester City next summer.
      He may be heading for the big time but Styche admits representing 195th ranked nation Gibraltar means the world to him.
      He added: “I’ve represented Gibraltar 16 times and we don’t receive caps, like the home nations.
      Haaland has banged in eight goals in six games for Borussia Dortmund this campaignCredit: Reuters
      “So I don’t need Haaland’s top as a memento. My goal is down in history and I’ll always have the memories stored in my head.”
      Styche struck two minutes before half-time with a brilliant flick into the top corner, for his record-equalling third goal for his country.
      “I remember vividly looking at the screens after 34 minutes and saying out loud: ‘Don’t let this opportunity pass you by Reece.’
      “Five minutes later Haaland made it 3-0. But four minutes after that our press won the ball back and I always knew I was going to dink the goalkeeper to score.”
      Styche, who is an accountant for Bromsgrove-based Safety Technology International, dreams of playing for Gibralter against England at Wembley one day.

      He already has an England C shirt which he won against Portugal when he was playing for Wycombe Wanderers.
      Now, he plies his trade in the Southern Premier Central League and followed up scoring against the Norwegians, by being blanked out by Barwell in front of 405 fans for Hednesford 72 hours later.
      He added: “It brings you back down to earth but that’s my bread and butter. International football is just a ridiculous privilege I have and I’ll never take it for granted.”
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      Erling Haaland ‘laughed and walked off’ when Gibraltar captain asked for his shirt to give to his son

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      NOT many footballers would turn down swapping shirts with Erling Haaland – let alone one playing in the SEVENTH tier of English football.Yet Hednesford Town striker Reece Styche delivered that extraordinary snub to the planet’s hottest prospect in Oslo last week.
      Norway international Erling Haaland score a hat-trick in the 5-1 win against Gibraltar last weekCredit: AFP
      Gibraltar international Reece Styche scored in the World Cup qualifier in OsloCredit: Getty
      The 32-year-old Gibraltar international scored the best goal of the night – despite Haaland hitting a hat-trick in Norway’s 5-1 win.
      But no Gibraltar player rocked up to ask Haaland for his shirt at full-time – and Brummie-born Styche says there was no chance they would begging for it.
      He told SunSport: “None of us wanted Haaland’s shirt, so we snubbed him. Last March, our skipper Roy Chipolina asked for Haaland’s shirt when we met in Gibraltar.
      “Norway won 3-0 but Haaland never scored, was substituted after an hour and was in a bit of a mood.
      “After they’d both done TV interviews, Roy said to him: ‘My little boy’s a massive fan of yours, do you mind swapping jerseys?
      “Haaland just looked at him, laughed and walked off! He can buy a lot of things – but he can’t buy class – perhaps the media hype has gone to his head.
      Hednesford Town ace Styche found the back of the net just before half-time against NorwayCredit: Reuters

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      “He had the chance to make a little kid’s day, month, year, whatever and he said no. So no-one wanted his shirt in Oslo.
      “Maybe he kept it to mark his hat-trick or gave it to a Norwegian fan because it was their first home match with supporters after Covid.”
      Borussia Dortmund hitman Haaland, who faces Besiktas in the Champions League tonight, is wanted by Manchester City next summer.
      He may be heading for the big time but Styche admits representing 195th ranked nation Gibraltar means the world to him.
      He added: “I’ve represented Gibraltar 16 times and we don’t receive caps, like the home nations.
      Haaland has banged in eight goals in six games for Borussia Dortmund this campaignCredit: Reuters
      “So I don’t need Haaland’s top as a memento. My goal is down in history and I’ll always have the memories stored in my head.”
      Styche struck two minutes before half-time with a brilliant flick into the top corner, for his record-equalling third goal for his country.
      “I remember vividly looking at the screens after 34 minutes and saying out loud: ‘Don’t let this opportunity pass you by Reece.’
      “Five minutes later Haaland made it 3-0. But four minutes after that our press won the ball back and I always knew I was going to dink the goalkeeper to score.”
      Styche, who is an accountant for Bromsgrove-based Safety Technology International, dreams of playing for Gibralter against England at Wembley one day.

      He already has an England C shirt which he won against Portugal when he was playing for Wycombe Wanderers.
      Now, he plies his trade in the Southern Premier Central League and followed up scoring against the Norwegians, by being blanked out by Barwell in front of 405 fans for Hednesford 72 hours later.
      He added: “It brings you back down to earth but that’s my bread and butter. International football is just a ridiculous privilege I have and I’ll never take it for granted.”
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      Football legend David Seaman catches seagull by mistake while fishing

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      FOOTBALL great David Seaman has revealed he caught a seagull by mistake while fishing.The former England and Arsenal goalkeeper hooked the bird when it flew down and tried to steal his bait.
      David accidentally hooked the bird when it flew down and tried to take his bait
      David Seaman was a legendary goalie for England and ArsenalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      David, 57, told the Radio X podcast: “I threw my bait out.
      “Then all of a sudden a seagull came down and grabbed my bait.
      “It started to try and take off with it.
      “I had to reel it in, get it into my net, take the hook out and let it go.
      “I also caught about four fish in an hour.
      “But, yeah, I caught a seagull as well.”
      David was made an MBE after winning 75 England caps in a career lasting from 1981 to 2004.
      He lives by the Kennet river, which flows into the Thames.
      And he declares: “I love my fishing.”

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      Frank Bruno turns down £100,000 to fight Evander Holyfield because he could go blind

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      FRANK Bruno has turned down a lucrative offer to fight Evander Holyfield – because he could be blinded if he steps back in the ring.Retired World Champion Bruno was offered £100,000 to take on the legendary American – who returned to boxing last night against former MMA star Vitor Belfort after a 10-year absence.
      Frank Bruno fears he could be blinded if he steps back in the ringCredit: Louis Wood News Group Newspaper Ltd
      Evander Holyfield has returned to boxing after a 10-year absenceCredit: Getty
      But Frank, 59, told the Sun on Sunday he had ruled out becoming Holyfield’s next opponent because one more punch in the face could blind him.
      Frank, who retired in 1996, said: “The eye injury I sustained all those years ago in my last fight against Mike Tyson means I risk losing my sight if I ever box again.
      “So, even though I am fit and in great shape, I’ve had to say thanks but no thanks. You can’t put a price on your health.”
      Holyfield, 58, reigned at heavyweight and Cruiserweight and famously had his ear chomped by Mike Tyson in a 1997 bout.
      Instead of taking him, Frank – who has battled mental ill health since retirement – is now focusing on throwing a glitzy bash to celebrate turning 60 in November.
      The dad-of-four is throwing a ball to raise cash for his charity, the Frank Bruno Foundation, which helps people suffering mental health woes.

      A string of celebs and retired boxers – including Ricky Hatton, Jonny Nelson and his partner Kirsty Gallagher – are expected to attend the Frank Bruno Diamond Ball on November 12 at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes, Bucks.
      Bruno is also auctioning off the canvas from the Wembley ring where he became a World Champion against Oliver McCall in 1995 in front of a delirious crowd.
      Frank Bruno sustained an eye injury in his fight against Mike TysonCredit: Getty
      Frank added: “We’re hoping to raise lots of money so my Foundation can help the rising numbers of people going through tough times. Helping others as well as staying fit and healthy is now my biggest fight. I’ll leave climbing back through the ropes to some of the other old geezers.”
      A string of retired fighters have returned to the ring in recent years.
      Last year Bruno’s former foe, Tyson, 55, took on Roy Jones Jr, 52, in a fight that ended in a draw.
      Earlier this year it was reported that ex-World Champion Lennox Lewis, 56, was also eyeing his own return against Tyson.

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