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      Three men wanted over £300k burglary of Raheem Sterling’s home were arrested by cops – and then let go

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      THREE suspects wanted over a £300,000 raid on England star Raheem Sterling’s home were arrested by police — and then let go.The Albanian trio were held in a raid two months after the football star’s mansion was targeted.
      The raid forced Raheem Sterling to return from the World Cup in Qatar last DecemberCredit: Getty
      Kent Crime Squad, investigating 33 big-money burglaries, stormed a house in Harlow, Essex, in January.
      Henri Osmani, 44, Alfred Isufi, 48, and Gerard Kalaja, 22, were arrested and held for two days, then released — only to be named six months later as suspects in the same burglaries.
      These included the heist which forced Raheem to return from the World Cup in Qatar last December.
      Kent Police said the trio were released as the Crown Prosecution Service had ruled there was insufficient evidence to charge them.
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      They were freed on conditional bail although it was unclear whether their passports were confiscated.
      Osmani returned to Albania on July 18.
      His two alleged accomplices are believed to be elsewhere in Europe.
      One of their dads told The Sun: “They ended up spending two days in custody then were allowed to go free — but now police say they are wanted men. It’s ridiculous.”
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      Albanian Emiliano Krosi, 23, of Southend, has already been charged with conspiracy to commit the 33 burglaries.
      Gerard Kalaja, 22, is wanted by police after a number of burglariesCredit: PA
      Henri Osmani, 44, was also named by Surrey Police as a wanted manCredit: PA
      Alfred Isufi, 48, is also being sought by copsCredit: PA More

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      Southampton fans fighting to switch lights on bridge by ground — as it’s lit up in rival Portsmouth’s colours

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      FOOTIE fans are fighting to switch blue lights on a bridge by their ground — as they are the colour of their bitter rivals.Southampton FC supporters are campaigning to get the colour scheme changed to red.
      Southampton FC supporters have been left furious after a nearby bridge was lit up in blue, the colour of their rivals PortsmouthCredit: Solent
      Perry McMillan is leading a campaign to have the bridge’s colours changed to redCredit: Solent
      Their team, nicknamed Saints, play in red and white while south coast neighbours Portsmouth play in blue.
      Campaign leader Perry McMillan is invoking a medieval court process — known as a Court Leet hearing — to try to secure the change on the Itchen Bridge.
      The taxi driver, 64, said: “I’ve been a Saints fan since the 1960s and it’s hard to believe the lights are blue.
      “Saints fans have to put up with mickey-taking from Pompey fans over it.”
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      The bridge was fitted with blue LED lights in 2011 — despite being within yards of Saints’ St Mary’s Stadium.
      Mr McMillan will appeal before the Court Leet tomorrow.
      He said: “We found out that through Court Leet the Sheriff can grant requests so I’m hoping they will see sense.”
      Southampton City Council said blue lights were installed as red was a problem for mariners and air pilots.
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      Southampton FC, nicknamed Saints, play in red and white
      Portsmouth play in blue More

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      Crystal Palace eye Portuguese boss to take over from Roy Hodgson after snubbing him for flop Patrick Vieira in 2021

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      CRYSTAL PALACE have put Portuguese coach Paulo Fonseca on their radar as the long-term successor to Roy Hodgson.The Eagles will wait for the right time to move for the highly-rated Lille boss, who was on their hit list before they picked Patrick Vieira in July 2021.
      Crystal Palace are looking at Paulo Fonseca as their next bossCredit: Rex
      Roy Hodgson agreed to stay on this season but Palace are preparing for when he leavesCredit: Getty
      Hodgson, 76, agreed to stay on for this season but Palace are already working out a plan for when he finally leaves.
      Fonseca, 50, is keen to come to the Prem.
      Ipswich chief Kieran McKenna is also on the shortlist at Selhurst Park.
      Former England boss Hodgson made history by becoming the first opposition manager to go unbeaten in five consecutive games at Old Trafford.
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      His Crystal Palace team claimed all three points in a smash-and-grab 1-0 over against Manchester United.
      Joachim Andersen’s first-half strike proved to be the difference between the two sides as the Eagles got revenge for the 3-0 defeat they suffered against United in their midweek League Cup match.
      Hodgson had been forced to miss Palace’s clash with Aston Villa earlier this season after being taken unwell but was “feeling better” soon after.
      Fonseca’s Lille team currently sit in 11th in the Ligue 1 table after losing their last match against Will Still’s Reims.
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      He has been in charge of the French outfit since June 2022, with Lille finishing fifth in his first full season in charge.
      In McKenna’s case, he has led Ipswich to the top of League One after winning seven of the opening nine games.
      He took over the club in the summer after departing his role as assistant manager at Man Utd.
      Kieran McKenna is also being considered for the roleCredit: Reuters More

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      Premier League star ‘chased by debt collectors after refusing to pay for a £25,000 set of veneers’

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      A PREMIER League star was chased by debt collectors after refusing to pay for a £25,000 set of dental veneers, it has been claimed.The “playboy” top flight star walked out of a posh Harley Street dental studio with gleaming gnashers honed from custom-made porcelain moulds.
      A Premier League star was chased by debt collectors after refusing to pay for a £25,000 set of dental veneers, it has been claimedCredit: Getty
      But the well-known player – who has not been identified – believed he would be receiving the treatment free thanks to his fame and ignored pleas to pay up.
      The top London dentist was left with no option but to call in specialist debt collectors to chase up the bill and the star paid up only after court action was launched.
      His case was revealed yesterday as the most extreme of a raft of dental bill dodging cases reported amid Britain’s snowballing theft epidemic.
      A national debt collection agency revealed yesterday that requests to chase up dental customers who refuse to pay has rocketed 20 per cent in recent months.
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      Chris Spencer, from Frontline Collections, said of the case: “He was a Premier League footballer but it ended up going through the court process and eventually we got him to pay.
      “He was kind of all over the place and it was well known he was a bit of a playboy.
      “I think he has calmed down now.”
      DO you know the name of the bill dodging star? Call us on 020 7782 4100 or email exclusive@the-sun.co.uk
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      Man Utd hero Marcus Rashford splashes out on £180k chauffeur-driven van with 40in TV after Rolls Royce crash

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      MARCUS Rashford hopes to kick his car crash woes into touch — after buying a Mercedes van to be driven by a chauffeur.The Man United ace has splashed out on the custom £180,000 Vito Maybach to ferry him to training.
      Man United forward Marcus Rashford has bought himself a custom £180,000 Vito Maybach to ferry him to training
      Rashford crashed his £700,000 Rolls-Royce on Saturday nightCredit: Getty
      England star Rashford, 25, and a gran driving another car were lucky to escape injury on Saturday night when he wrecked his £700,000 Rolls-Royce Wraith.
      He will now have a driver to reduce his time at the wheel — to boss Eric Ten Hag’s relief.
      But he can still have a smashing time in the back of his luxury tourer — it has a 40in telly and a PlayStation.
      The people carrier also has plenty of plug sockets, USB charging ports as well as wireless iPhone charging.
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      And to top off the luxury feel, the interior boasts a galaxy ceiling with hundreds of twinkling stars and curtains for privacy.
      Rashford’s Rolls knocked down a traffic light camera post in his crash on Saturday.
      The England ace had just left United’s training ground in Carrington at around midnight on his way home from his side’s 1-0 Premier League win at Burnley.
      The collision sent his 2.5-ton vehicle — which has a top speed of 155mph — into the post.
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      After his crash, Rashford posted a message to fans on social media.
      It read: “3 points on the road! I’m alright guys thanks for the messages.”
      United commented: “Marcus is fine. It was an accidental collision. Thankfully, both were uninjured.”
      Cops have since announced they will not be investigating any further, having breathalysed both drivers at the scene.
      On Monday Rash was snapped entering Carrington in another Roller he owns – his £560,000 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Blue Shadow.
      The people carrier is kitted out with a 40in telly and a PlayStation More

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      Manchester United’s Antony prepares to return to England to face police over allegations he attacked a lover

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      MANCHESTER United’s Antony prepares to return to England to face police over allegations that he attacked a lover.The Brazilian winger, 23, granted a leave of absence by United, was at Sao Paulo airport for flights to Spain then Manchester.
      Man Utd’s Antony will face police over allegations that he attacked a lover
      Antony was pictured at Sao Paulo airport for flights to Spain then Manchester
      Antony is accused by former lover Gabriella Cavallin of attacking herCredit: Instagram
      He will meet police in the coming days to deny the claims.
      A source said: “Antony is adamant he has done nothing wrong and wants to sit down with officers and let them ask him questions.
      “He has nothing to hide and will hand over anything they want to see including his mobile phone.
      “He wants to be exonerated as quickly as possible so he can get on with his football career again without any distractions.”
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      The £85m winger is accused by former lover Gabriella Cavallin of attacking her on January 15 in a Manchester hotel.
      Antony denies any wrongdoing and gave a tearful TV interview in which he said: “I know the truth and it will come out.
      “I’m 100 per cent sure I never touched a woman and I’ll come up with the evidence.
      “I’m sure I’ve never committed physical violence.”
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      A source said: ‘Antony is adamant he has done nothing wrong and wants to sit down with officers and let them ask him questions’Credit: PA More

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      Veterans declare war on Chelsea’s planned £2billion stadium revamp

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      CHELSEA’s £2 billion stadium revamp has been put on hold after old soldiers declared war on the plan.Club bosses need to buy a £50 million plot next to the stadium to develop and extend the Stamford Bridge site.
      Chelsea’s £2 billion stadium revamp has been put on hold after old soldiers declared war on the planCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      But the land includes the historic Sir Oswald Stoll Mansions where around 100 military veterans and war widows live – and many are battling to stay put.
      Vets have now applied for an injunction to stop the Stoll charity trustees who run the block from selling it.
      Documents seen by The Sun state that the sale “will diminish the local community and harm residents, many of whom are vulnerable and all of whom have served their country.”
      Stoll resident Geoffrey Reed applied to Wandsworth County Court for an injunction to remain in place until the trustees have shown they have properly “discharged their duties.”
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      The legal block is a major blow to American tycoon Todd Boehly’s ambitious plans to transform The Blues’ west London home.
      Military pensioners living at the 1.2-acre site said they would refuse to leave if given their marching orders.
      One of the youngest army veterans, Matthew Bignell, 36, said: “People here won’t leave. They’ll have to be taken to court and get eviction notices.
      “I’m in a position where I can physically and financially afford to leave but I probably won’t to show support for the other tenants.”
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      The two-acre site backs onto Stamford Bridge and the deal would pave the way for a full-scale rebuild of the ground, boosting capacity from 42,000 to 55,000.
      Mr Boehly’s plans also include two giant sculptures of lions – the Chelsea emblem – outside Stamford Bridge.
      The veterans’ planning block creates a new headache for the tycoon after moves to relocate the club’s stadium to Battersea were red carded by angry fans. More

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      Suspect wanted over £300,000 armed raid on England star Raheem Sterling’s home is on the run in Albania

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      A SUSPECT wanted over the £300,000 armed raid on England star Raheem Sterling’s home is on the run in Albania.Records show Henri Osmani, 44, entered his homeland on July 18.
      A suspect wanted over the £300,000 armed raid on England star Raheem Sterling’s home is on the run in AlbaniaCredit: Getty
      Records show Henri Osmani entered his homeland on July 18Credit: PA
      Cops there have joined forces with Surrey Police to find the fugitive.
      Interior minister Taulant Balla told The Sun yesterday: “No Albanian involved in crimes in the UK should think our country is a hiding place.”
      Albanians Alfred Isufi, 48, and Gerard Kalaja, 22, are on the run outside their home nation.
      A fourth man is due to face trial next year.
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      The group are linked to 33 raids in Surrey, Essex, Kent and Herts, said to have netted £1million.
      Sterling briefly flew back from the World Cup after December’s robbery. More