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      Marcus Rashford splits with childhood sweetheart of eight years following lockdown strain

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      MARCUS Rashford has split from his school sweetheart Lucia Loi after eight years together.She was with him as he made his name with Manchester United and England.
      Marcus Rashford has split from his childhood sweetheart girlfriend after eight yearsCredit: Getty
      Marcus is said to be devastated following his split from PR executive Lucia Loi
      Sources say the pair, both 23, broke up amid lockdown pressures but still have a “mutual love and respect”.
      Anti-child poverty campaigner Marcus is said to be devastated following his split from PR executive Lucia.
      Lucia has moved out of the Manchester United forward’s plush pad.
      But pals say the split — which did not involve anyone else — was amicable.
      The pair are still keeping in touch and there are even hopes they might get back together if they can work through their issues.
      Friends blamed the breakdown on the pandemic forcing Marcus and Lucia, both 23, to spend too much time together.
      Marcus and Lucia, pictured in 2018, are said to have split due to the strain of being cooped up during lockdownCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The couple jetted to Barbados and were pictured on a jet-ski together after the 2018 World Cup in RussiaCredit: Mega
      Lucia has moved out of the Manchester United forward’s plush padCredit: Getty
      A source close to the football hero said last night: “After eight years together, Marcus and Lucia have made the mutual decision to part ways.
      “It is a result of the pressures and strains of the Covid pandemic and lockdowns, and the confinement that has brought with it over the last 12 months.
      “There is a strong mutual love and respect for one another, having met at school, and there is a continued dialogue with the hope of a reconciliation in the future.”
      They first fell for each other at Ashton on Mersey School in Sale, Greater Manchester.
      Marcus — made an MBE in the Queen’s Honours list last year — has recently devoted much of his time to charity work on behalf of underprivileged children.
      Last year, he helped raise £20million for kids to receive free school meals during the pandemic.

      TOUGH UPBRINGING
      His campaign resulted in the Government providing summer vouchers for 1.3million children eligible for free school meals.
      Then he prompted Boris Johnson to agree to provide £400million of support to poor children and their families in a winter grant scheme.
      Marcus — who relied on free school meals during his tough upbringing in Wythenshawe, Manchester — said it would improve the lives of 1.7million.
      He has spoken to the PM about child poverty issues on several occasions.
      And in February he led attacks on a company providing measly school meal parcels.
      The source said: “Marcus has had so much going on, with his football and campaigning and people wonder whether that contributed to the situation with Lucia.
      Pals say the split — which did not involve anyone else — was amicable
      The pair are still keeping in touch and there are even hopes they might get back together
      “She has supported everything he has done on child poverty but it has added to his workload.
      “Maybe, after a break, they will be able to work things out and get back together.”
      Marcus broke into Manchester United’s first team in 2016 when he was just 18.
      He celebrated scoring two goals on his debut by playing pool in the common room of his and Lucia’s former school.
      Two years later, Lucia was seen supporting Marcus and his England teammates at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
      Sporting a Three Lions shirt with Rashford printed the back, she watched from the stands as England beat Sweden in the quarter-finals, in a match where Marcus came on as a sub.
      Last July Lucia graduated in Advertising and Brand Management with first-class honoursCredit: Refer to Caption
      And she posted a selfie — again in an England shirt — from the stands as the team lost to Croatia in the semis, with Marcus again coming on from the bench.
      After the tournament, the couple jetted to Barbados and were pictured on a jet-ski together off the west coast of the Caribbean island.
      Last July Lucia, who worked for Manchester-based PR company Sugar, graduated in Advertising and Brand Management with first-class honours.
      She has also carried out charity work in Zambia, helping to host educational and sports classes for impoverished children. And she has previously done charity work in Sri Lanka.
      Lucia and Marcus did not talk about their relationship publicly. And she removed an Instagram snap of Marcus taken to celebrate his birthday in 2016.
      In online biographies, Lucia says she loves “fitness, art and cooking” and also enjoys travelling.
      ‘MASSIVE DIFFERENCE’
      Marcus has scored 19 times for United this season, including in their 4-2 defeat to Liverpool on Thursday.
      He has helped the Red Devils qualify for next season’s Champions League and reach the final of the Europa League in Poland on May 26.
      He is also likely to play for England in this summer’s delayed Euro 2020 tournament, which will see some games — including the final — played in the UK.
      The pair are said to have split three months ago.
      Speaking about his food campaigning last month, Marcus said help during the summer holidays would have made a “massive difference” to his family.
      He added: “Is it fair if people go hungry? No, it’s not.”
      Marcus has recently devoted much of his time to charity work on behalf of underprivileged childrenCredit: marcusrashford
      Last year, Marcus helped raise £20million for kids to receive free school meals during the pandemic
      Marcus has scored 19 times for United this seasonCredit: Getty
      Marcus — the youngest of five siblings brought up by single mum Melanie — then received a special award at last December’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year for his tireless campaigning.
      He has also set up his own book club, with publisher Macmillan Children’s Books.
      In an interview with The Sun, he said: “I wasn’t to know that it was a normal thing for somebody to be read a bedtime story.
      “I only started reading books when I was 17 and it completely changed my outlook and mentality.”
      Friends say that Lucia loves travelling and is passionate about helping others.
      A source added: “She’s very good at her PR job because she’s got a great personality so things like networking and events organising come naturally to her.
      “She gets on really well with all of her colleagues.”
      Marcus received a special award at last December’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year for his tireless campaigningCredit: PA

      She is said to have been “very supportive” of Marcus’s school meals campaigning but has kept out of the spotlight and tried to keep their relationship private over the years.
      A separate source said: “Marcus may want to get back with Lucia.
      “But if that does not happen, I am sure neither will stay on the shelf for long.”
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      Newcastle United has most bald fans in Premier League – where does your club rank?

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      NEWCASTLE United boasts the highest number of bald fans in the Premier League — with many blaming the stress of supporting them.A poll found 49 per cent of followers of the Toon Army have lost their locks — above the national average for men of 39 per cent.
      A poll revealed that Newcastle United has the highest number of bald fans in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty

      And the average for Premier League fans is 30 per cent.
      Researchers found Newcastle fans believe regular relegation fears make their hair fall out.
      The Geordie team had been close to the drop zone again all this season but survived.
      Liverpool fans are the second biggest baldies, with 47 per cent admitting to a thinning dome — despite the team’s recent on-field success.
      Researchers at BuzzBingo.com asked 2,000 male Premier League fans if they are bald or balding and asked which club they support.
      Spokesman Rich Kearns said: “We were stunned to find about 30 per cent of fans are bald.
      Fans believe relegation fears is the reason behind their locks falling out, researchers foundCredit: Getty
      Spokesman Rich Kearns said: ‘It seems Newcastle’s season has taken a greater toll on their fans’Credit: Getty

      “But maybe it should be no surprise considering the stress involved — particularly at this time of year when relegation battles are decided.
      “It seems Newcastle’s season has taken a greater toll on their fans.”
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      Phil Foden’s mum caught in alcohol-fuelled brawl which left woman with black eyes and bite marks

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      ENGLAND wonderkid Phil Foden’s mum was caught in an alcohol-fuelled brawl which left a woman with two black eyes and bite marks.Claire Foden, 41 — who has guided the young Manchester City star’s career ­— also suffered injuries in the clash with Katie Skitt at a get-together.
      Phil Foden’s mum Claire was caught in an alcohol-fuelled brawlCredit: Instagram @philfoden
      Katie Skitt was left with two black eyes and bite marks following the brawl
      A source said: “Claire was at a party for a female pal’s birthday and was having a great time.
      “It all kicked off just after the male stripper had done a turn.
      “Claire asked Katie for a cigarette, but what happened next is unclear as the Prosecco had been flowing.”
      The row spilled out into the street in front of horrified neighbours and a bottle of vodka was hurled and smashed.
      The source added: “Lots of people got involved. It was like something from an episode of Shameless. There was hair pulling, scratching and punching.”
      Midfielder Phil has emerged this season as one of the world’s best young playersCredit: Getty
      Mum-of-one Katie, 32, was left covered in blood and was later given a tetanus jab after discovering that she had suffered bite marks to her stomach and face.
      The 30-minute melee took place at a house in Stockport, Gtr Manchester, close to the £3million home Claire shares with Phil and partner Rebecca Cooke, both 20. The pair are expecting their second child.
      A friend of Katie said: “She was covered in blood. Katie is a mum with a young son and she doesn’t want him to see her injuries.
      “She is very scared after what happened.”
      Midfielder Phil has emerged this season as one of the world’s best young players and is now valued at around £100million.
      His side were last week crowned Premier League champions and he has appeared for England six times so far.
      Phil and partner Rebecca Cooke are expecting their second child

      Claire and husband Phil, 41, have been praised for keeping Phil Jnr’s feet on the ground as his career took off.
      Claire said of her son: “He was the cheapest kid ever. Just get him a ball and he’d be happy.
      “He didn’t care about anything else, games, toys, nothing, just a football.”
      The Manchester City player is now valued at around £100millionCredit: Getty
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      Marcus Rashford splits from childhood sweetheart of eight years after lockdown strain

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      MARCUS Rashford has split from school sweetheart Lucia Loi after eight years together.She was with him as he made his name with Manchester United and England.
      Marcus Rashford has split from his childhood sweetheart girlfriend after eight yearsCredit: Getty
      Marcus is said to be devastated following his split from PR executive Lucia Loi
      Sources say the pair, both 23, broke up amid lockdown pressures but still have a “mutual love and respect”.
      Anti-child poverty campaigner Marcus is said to be devastated following his split from PR executive Lucia.
      Lucia has moved out of the Manchester United forward’s plush pad.
      But pals say the split — which did not involve anyone else — was amicable.
      The pair are still keeping in touch and there are even hopes they might get back together if they can work through their issues.
      Friends blamed the breakdown on the pandemic forcing Marcus and Lucia, both 23, to spend too much time together.
      Marcus and Lucia, pictured in 2018, are said to have split due to the strain of being cooped up during lockdownCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The couple jetted to Barbados and were pictured on a jet-ski together after the 2018 World Cup in RussiaCredit: Mega
      Lucia has moved out of the Manchester United forward’s plush padCredit: Getty
      A source close to the football hero said last night: “After eight years together, Marcus and Lucia have made the mutual decision to part ways.
      “It is a result of the pressures and strains of the Covid pandemic and lockdowns, and the confinement that has brought with it over the last 12 months.
      “There is a strong mutual love and respect for one another, having met at school, and there is a continued dialogue with the hope of a reconciliation in the future.”
      They first fell for each other at Ashton on Mersey School in Sale, Greater Manchester.
      Marcus — made an MBE in the Queen’s Honours list last year — has recently devoted much of his time to charity work on behalf of underprivileged children.
      Last year, he helped raise £20million for kids to receive free school meals during the pandemic.
      TOUGH UPBRINGING
      His campaign resulted in the Government providing summer vouchers for 1.3million children eligible for free school meals.
      Then he prompted Boris Johnson to agree to provide £400million of support to poor children and their families in a winter grant scheme.
      Marcus — who relied on free school meals during his tough upbringing in Wythenshawe, Manchester — said it would improve the lives of 1.7million.
      He has spoken to the PM about child poverty issues on several occasions.
      And in February he led attacks on a company providing measly school meal parcels.
      The source said: “Marcus has had so much going on, with his football and campaigning and people wonder whether that contributed to the situation with Lucia.
      Pals say the split — which did not involve anyone else — was amicable
      The pair are still keeping in touch and there are even hopes they might get back together
      “She has supported everything he has done on child poverty but it has added to his workload.
      “Maybe, after a break, they will be able to work things out and get back together.”
      Marcus broke into Manchester United’s first team in 2016 when he was just 18.
      He celebrated scoring two goals on his debut by playing pool in the common room of his and Lucia’s former school.
      Two years later, Lucia was seen supporting Marcus and his England teammates at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
      Sporting a Three Lions shirt with Rashford printed the back, she watched from the stands as England beat Sweden in the quarter-finals, in a match where Marcus came on as a sub.
      Last July Lucia graduated in Advertising and Brand Management with first-class honoursCredit: Refer to Caption
      And she posted a selfie — again in an England shirt — from the stands as the team lost to Croatia in the semis, with Marcus again coming on from the bench.
      After the tournament, the couple jetted to Barbados and were pictured on a jet-ski together off the west coast of the Caribbean island.
      Last July Lucia, who worked for Manchester-based PR company Sugar, graduated in Advertising and Brand Management with first-class honours.
      She has also carried out charity work in Zambia, helping to host educational and sports classes for impoverished children. And she has previously done charity work in Sri Lanka.
      Lucia and Marcus did not talk about their relationship publicly. And she removed an Instagram snap of Marcus taken to celebrate his birthday in 2016.
      In online biographies, Lucia says she loves “fitness, art and cooking” and also enjoys travelling.
      ‘MASSIVE DIFFERENCE’
      Marcus has scored 19 times for United this season, including in their 4-2 defeat to Liverpool on Thursday.
      He has helped the Red Devils qualify for next season’s Champions League and reach the final of the Europa League in Poland on May 26.
      He is also likely to play for England in this summer’s delayed Euro 2020 tournament, which will see some games — including the final — played in the UK.
      The pair are said to have split three months ago.
      Speaking about his food campaigning last month, Marcus said help during the summer holidays would have made a “massive difference” to his family.
      He added: “Is it fair if people go hungry? No, it’s not.”
      Marcus has recently devoted much of his time to charity work on behalf of underprivileged childrenCredit: marcusrashford
      Last year, Marcus helped raise £20million for kids to receive free school meals during the pandemic
      Marcus has scored 19 times for United this seasonCredit: Getty
      Marcus — the youngest of five siblings brought up by single mum Melanie — then received a special award at last December’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year for his tireless campaigning.
      He has also set up his own book club, with publisher Macmillan Children’s Books.
      In an interview with The Sun, he said: “I wasn’t to know that it was a normal thing for somebody to be read a bedtime story.
      “I only started reading books when I was 17 and it completely changed my outlook and mentality.”
      Friends say that Lucia loves travelling and is passionate about helping others.
      A source added: “She’s very good at her PR job because she’s got a great personality so things like networking and events organising come naturally to her.
      “She gets on really well with all of her colleagues.”
      Marcus received a special award at last December’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year for his tireless campaigningCredit: PA

      She is said to have been “very supportive” of Marcus’s school meals campaigning but has kept out of the spotlight and tried to keep their relationship private over the years.
      A separate source said: “Marcus may want to get back with Lucia.
      “But if that does not happen, I am sure neither will stay on the shelf for long.”
      Marcus Rashford to teach kids how to cook cheap dinners as part of food poverty campaign More

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      Spurs star Dele Alli spotted snogging Man City manager Pep Guardiola’s daughter

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      DELE ALLI has been spotted snogging the daughter of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.The Spurs and England midfielder — who has not scored in the Premier League all season — cosied up with Maria, 20, at a rooftop bar.
      Dele Alli was spotted snogging Maria Guardiola
      Maria and Dele enjoyed a cosy night together at a rooftop bar in London
      The Spurs star recently became single after splitting with his long-term girlfriendCredit: Getty
      Dele, 25, was closely marking her as dozens of other drinkers looked on in London.
      Fittingly for a player who has spent most of the season as a sub, he made his move on Maria as they sat together on a bench.
      It appeared that he had put his bitter split from model Ruby Mae, 23, behind him.
      He leaned in for a smooch after he and Maria chatted for hours at the capital’s trendy Cloud 9 bar.
      Dele, in a white T-shirt and green baseball cap over his newly dreadlocked hair, hugged and kissed Maria, who was wearing a white hoodie.
      It is understood that Dele first met Maria last month.
      An onlooker told The Sun: “Dele and Maria didn’t seem to have a care in the world.
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      Maria, 20, is the daughter of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola
      It’s understood Dele first met Maria last monthCredit: Getty
      “They didn’t mind who saw them as they smooched in front of the DJ booth.
      “It was packed with hundreds of revellers watching on. All the tables had been booked and were completely full.
      “Strangers were wandering past and Dele and Maria didn’t blink an eye.
      “They were in a group together and it was very cosy. They looked so cute and could have been honeymooners.”
      Dele and Maria’s public smooch came last Sunday — a day after Tottenham’s 3-1 Premier League defeat at Leeds United.
      It was very cosy. Dele and Maria looked so cute and could have been honeymooners.
      Maria’s Spanish dad’s Man City side had also suffered a defeat a day earlier against Chelsea — but went on to be declared this season’s Premier League champions.
      A friend told The Sun: “Dele looked smitten and finally over being dumped by his long-term lover Ruby Mae.
      “Dele and Maria are young, free and single. Who knows where it will go from here?”
      Maria has become something of a style icon thanks to her impressive online following
      The student is the eldest of Pep’s three children with Cristine Serra
      Pep and his children have repeatedly posed together at his end-of-season trophy celebrationsCredit: PA:Press Association
      Maria has told pals about the rooftop encounter with Dele but says they are “just friends”.
      The Sun told how Ruby ended her relationship with Dele after growing tired of his behaviour — including spending hours playing online game Fortnite.
      She has shared repeated public posts with her followers alluding to her joy at finally being free from the footballer.
      Dele has struggled for form this season — prompting speculation that he could be sold to a rival team, possibly Manchester City.
      Meanwhile student Maria, who lives in London, has won an army of online fans. She is a Spanish style icon with snaps of her jetset lifestyle shared on social media.
      She is the eldest of Pep’s three children with businesswoman Cristina Serra.
      The couple met in a shop and dated for 20 years before marrying in 2014 in Matadepera — after their children were born.
      Model Ruby Mae ended her relationship with Dele after growing tired of him spending so much time on FortniteCredit: Getty

      Maria is close to her brother Marius, 18, and sister Valentina, 13, and the family have repeatedly posed together publicly at Pep’s end-of-season trophy celebrations.
      The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss has proudly beamed in front of cameras with his arm around Maria.
      Last night, a spokesman for Dele declined to comment.
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      Tyson Fury quits booze for good after admitting drinking up to 12 pints a DAY

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      TYSON Fury has gone teetotal as he bids to keep his mental health demons at bay.The boxing champ, 32 — who confessed to drinking 12 pints a day — has vowed to family and friends he will stay off booze.
      Boxer Tyson Fury has gone teetotal in a bid to keep his mental health demons at bayCredit: Getty
      Champ Tyson confessed to drinking 12 pints a day but has vowed to family and friends he will stay off boozeCredit: Xposure
      “Gypsy King” Fury has spoken openly about his drink, drugs, and mental health issues in the past.
      He was spotted this week with his boxer half-brother Tommy, 22, relaxing by a pool in Miami — with Fury sipping from a bottle of alcohol-free lager.
      A source said: “Tyson has kicked the booze on the head for good.
      “It is not because of the boxing, because he can always get in shape for fights and obviously doesn’t drink during training camps.
      “Tyson is doing this for himself and his family — especially his wife Paris.
      “And he reckons it is the best way to be a great dad and stay in shape physically and mentally.”
      Undefeated heavyweight Fury said in March he was drinking up to a dozen beers a day and had quit training as he was fed up with fights collapsing.
      The 6ft 9in star said: “I have stopped training at the moment, I am on holiday.
      “I am drinking between eight, ten, 12 pints of lager a day.”
      Sources said he could have been joking in a bid to speed up big-fight negotiations.
      And he is set to fight Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia, in August, in a unification bout worth up to £100million each.
      ‘Gypsy King’ Fury has spoken openly about his drink, drugs, and mental health issues in the pastCredit: Getty
      A source said: ‘Tyson has kicked the booze on the head for good’Credit: Getty

      Paris, 31, is pregnant with the couple’s sixth child.
      She sparked fears by posing without her wedding ring on Instagram.
      But our source insisted: “They are rock-solid.”
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      Spurs star Dele Alli spotted snogging Man City boss Pep Guardiola’s daughter

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      FOOTBALL star Dele Alli has been spotted snogging the daughter of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.The Spurs and England midfielder — who has not scored in the Premier League all season — cosied up with Maria, 20, at a rooftop bar.
      Dele Alli was spotted snogging Maria Guardiola
      Maria and Dele enjoyed a cosy night together at a rooftop bar in London
      The Spurs star recently became single after splitting with his long-term girlfriendCredit: Getty
      Dele, 25, was closely marking her as dozens of other drinkers looked on in London.
      Fittingly for a player who has spent most of the season as a sub, he made his move on Maria as they sat together on a bench.
      It appeared that he had put his bitter split from model Ruby Mae, 23, behind him.
      He leaned in for a smooch after he and Maria chatted for hours at the capital’s trendy Cloud 9 bar.
      Dele, in a white T-shirt and green baseball cap over his newly dreadlocked hair, hugged and kissed Maria, who was wearing a white hoodie.
      It is understood that Dele first met Maria last month.
      An onlooker told The Sun: “Dele and Maria didn’t seem to have a care in the world.
      Maria, 20, is the daughter of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola
      It’s understood Dele first met Maria last monthCredit: Getty
      “They didn’t mind who saw them as they smooched in front of the DJ booth.
      “It was packed with hundreds of revellers watching on. All the tables had been booked and were completely full.
      “Strangers were wandering past and Dele and Maria didn’t blink an eye.
      “They were in a group together and it was very cosy. They looked so cute and could have been honeymooners.”
      Dele and Maria’s public smooch came last Sunday — a day after Tottenham’s 3-1 Premier League defeat at Leeds United.
      It was very cosy. Dele and Maria looked so cute and could have been honeymooners.
      Maria’s Spanish dad’s Man City side had also suffered a defeat a day earlier against Chelsea — but went on to be declared this season’s Premier League champions.
      A friend told The Sun: “Dele looked smitten and finally over being dumped by his long-term lover Ruby Mae.
      “Dele and Maria are young, free and single. Who knows where it will go from here?”
      Maria has become something of a style icon thanks to her impressive online following
      The student is the eldest of Pep’s three children with Cristine Serra
      Pep and his children have repeatedly posed together at his end-of-season trophy celebrationsCredit: PA:Press Association
      Maria has told pals about the rooftop encounter with Dele but says they are “just friends”.
      The Sun told how Ruby ended her relationship with Dele after growing tired of his behaviour — including spending hours playing online game Fortnite.
      She has shared repeated public posts with her followers alluding to her joy at finally being free from the footballer.
      Dele has struggled for form this season — prompting speculation that he could be sold to a rival team, possibly Manchester City.
      Meanwhile student Maria, who lives in London, has won an army of online fans. She is a Spanish style icon with snaps of her jetset lifestyle shared on social media.
      She is the eldest of Pep’s three children with businesswoman Cristina Serra.
      The couple met in a shop and dated for 20 years before marrying in 2014 in Matadepera — after their children were born.
      Model Ruby Mae ended her relationship with Dele after growing tired of him spending so much time on FortniteCredit: Getty

      Maria is close to her brother Marius, 18, and sister Valentina, 13, and the family have repeatedly posed together publicly at Pep’s end-of-season trophy celebrations.
      The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss has proudly beamed in front of cameras with his arm around Maria.
      Last night, a spokesman for Dele declined to comment.
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      Everton star Abdoulaye Doucoure burgled sparking fears club is being targeted by criminals

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      A THIRD Everton star has been burgled — sparking fears the Premier League club is being targeted by criminals.Midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure, 28, had his luxury mansion broken into last month while his team were playing away at Arsenal.
      Abdoulaye Doucoure’s luxury mansion was broken into last monthCredit: PA
      The gang forced their way inside his home and stole a safe containing several watches plus a set of car keys.
      They then returned to the rented property in Hale Barns, Gtr Manchester, and made off with a luxury motor.
      Frenchman Doucoure did not play in the Blues’ team at Arsenal but it is understood he was not at home when the break-ins occurred — some time between 2pm on April 23 and 8pm on April 25.
      The raid came just weeks after masked men broke into Toffees manager Carlo Ancelotti’s home in Formby, Merseyside.
      In March, goalkeeper Robin Olsen was at home with his wife and two young children when a gang smashed their way in and demanded valuables, including cash, jewellery and designer watches.
      A source said: “The club have told players and staff to beef up security amid fears the players are being followed home from training.”
      Robin Olsen was at home with his wife and two young children when a gang smashed their way inCredit: Getty
      Masked men also broke into Carlo Ancelotti’s homeCredit: Getty
      Doucoure, who signed for Everton from Watford last September for £20million, played on Thursday against Aston Villa after returning from injury.
      Last year he had his £170,000 Lamborghini Urus seized by police in London for driving with no insurance.

      On another occasion, he was caught speeding at 102mph while at the wheel of an Audi.
      A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said of the raid: “No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.”
      His club and agent did not respond to repeated requests for comment.
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