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      Marcus Rashford sets up security firm to protect pals’ assets after spate of raids on footballers’ mansions

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      MARCUS Rashford has set up a private security business after a spate of footie ace home raids.New firm MUCS Security was incorporated at Companies House last month.
      Marcus Rashford has set up a private security business after a spate of footie ace home raidsCredit: Getty
      Liverpool’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and pop star fiancée Perrie Edwards were victims at their Cheshire homeCredit: instagram
      The nature of business is listed as “private security activities”.
      Man United and England star Rashford, 25, was appointed sole director on January 23. It is his fifth private firm with the striker holding millions in companies.
      A source said: “Marcus is on red-hot form on the pitch this season. But he is also a bright lad, and is sniffing out off-pitch opportunities as well.
      “He has seen a gap in the market and, knowing Marcus, he will offer friends and teammates help through the company.
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      “Marcus already has several successful companies but is always looking for new business ideas.”
      We told last year how Rashford had ramped up his personal security and hired a minder.
      Current and former Man Utd and Man City players including Victor Lindelof, 28, Paul Pogba, 29, Jesse Lingard, 30, and Joao Cancelo, 28, have been targeted by North West burglary gangs.
      Liverpool’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 29, and pop star fiancée Perrie Edwards, 29, were also victims at their Cheshire home.
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      MUCS Enterprises was set up in 2015 to control Rashford’s image rights and income off the pitch.
      Accounts show the firm’s latest profits were £2.7million.
      MUCS Properties, established in 2017, runs a £6million portfolio MUCS Developments is yet to trade while MUCS Investments’ accounts are due in the spring. More

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      Sean Dyche demands new Jordan Pickford deal as top priority as Everton look to stave off Man Utd transfer interest

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      EVERTON boss Sean Dyche wants England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to be put on a new deal as a priority.Dyche believes Pickford, 28, must stay as No 1 at Goodison — despite interest in him and his current contract ending in 2024.
      Keeping Jordan Pickford has been deemed as a top priority by Sean DycheCredit: Getty
      The England No1 is wanted by Tottenham and Manchester UnitedCredit: Alamy
      Pickford has not been offered a rise from his £5million-a-year terms — but Dyche is keen for his money men to deliver the deal he wants.
      The Toffees will have to stay up before anything can be formalised.
      Everton boosted those hopes with a 1-0 win against Premier League leaders Arsenal last week.
      However, their next test against rivals Liverpool may prove to be too hot to handle in just Dyche’s second game in charge.
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      Positive results for Wolves and West Ham this weekend have not helped the situation either.
      Top four chasers Tottenham and Manchester United are the sides said to be interested in striking a deal for Pickford.
      Last month SunSport revealed Pickford was in a deadlock with the club in contract negotiations.
      Pickford wants a pay rise to double his £100,000-a-week wages.
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      A source told SunSport: “Jordan wants to stay at Everton.
      “He loves the place, and is settled in the area he lives. But the club is not willing to meet the wage increase he is asking for.
      “The player and his agent have asked Bill Kenwright and the board to at least meet them halfway.
      “But the club is only willing to offer him a few thousand a week more than he’s currently earning.
      “The big problem they have is, of course, the fact that relegation is looming over their heads.
      “It means they can’t be budgeting for big wage increases when they might be in the Championship in 12 months time.
      “Despite the risk of going down, Jordan is still willing to commit his future to the club now.” More

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      Rangers eye Angus Gunn as new No1 after axing by Norwich boss David Wagner… and he could even play for Scotland

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      RANGERS are watching keeper Angus Gunn’s problems at Norwich as they look for a new long-term No 1.The Glasgow club’s transfer supremo Ross Wilson knows Gunn from his time at Southampton.
      Angus Gunn could be on his way to RangersCredit: Getty
      Gunn, 27, was axed by boss David Wagner when he took charge last month.
      He could even be in the frame to play for Scotland, following his father Bryan.
      Gunn, who has a market value of £3million, has represented England at all youth levels, including 12 appearances for the Under 21s.
      However, despite being called up to the Three Lions senior team in 2017, Gunn remains eligible to play for Scotland due to not appearing for England.
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      Prior to his axing by former Huddersfield and Schalke boss Wagner, Gunn had made 14 appearances for the Canaries in the Championship.
      But after conceding five goals in two games, Gunn was once again handed the gloves over Tim Krul, though was unable to swing fate as Norwich fell to a 1-0 defeat against Bristol City.
      Indeed, the promotion specialists have massively struggled this season, with just two wins – both under Wagner – to their name in their last eight league fixtures.
      Rangers own goalkeeper options this season have consisted mostly of 41-year-old Allan McGregor and deputy Jon McLaughlin.
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      The Gers are similarly off the pace this season.
      The champions of two years ago currently sit nine points behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. More

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      Ex-Prem star Peter Ndlovu ‘cannot afford maintenance demand for two kids’ – as he’s shelling out for 11 more

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      FORMER Premier League star Peter Ndlovu has told a court he cannot afford a maintenance demand for two kids — because he is already shelling out for 11 more.The Zimbabwe striker, who spent six top-flight seasons with Coventry City, said: “I have 13 children, including these.”
      Peter Ndlovu said ‘I have 13 children, including these’Credit: PA:Empics Sport
      He said he had no contact with them, adding: “I was not informed by the respondent about the pregnancies or the subsequent births.”
      Ndlovu, 49 — who also played for Birmingham, Huddersfield and Sheffield United — is manager of South African club Mamelodi Sundowns.
      The mum wanted £1,420 a month.
      But Johannesburg High Court ruled he should pay her £568 a month.
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      The ex-player insisted he had no contact with the two children in question, and no relationship with their mother since their conception.
      He told the court: “As a result of these encounters, two minor children were born between the respondent and me.
      “I was not informed by the respondent about the pregnancies or the subsequent births of our children.
      “The last I heard of the children was when she instituted maintenance proceedings against me in 2016.
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      “There is no communication between the respondent and me. We share no relationship and there is no contact between us.” More

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      Tottenham’s Harry Kane’s secret career away from football earns him £13m

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      SHAME Harry Kane doesn’t have many trophies to his name, as the Spurs striker has plenty of room to store them.The England captain has been quietly racking up an impressive property portfolio while he’s been adding to his goal records.
      Accounts for Harry Kane’s company show his empire is worth £13.1millionCredit: Alamy
      Harry, who earns £200,000 a week, lives in a £1million-per-year rented mansion with wife Katie and their kids Ivy, Vivienne and LouisCredit: Instagram @harrykane
      I can that reveal new accounts for his company show his empire is worth £13.1million — about the same value as his big toe.
      A source says: “Harry is as astute with his money as he is with his finishing.
      “Lots of footballers make investments in property, with mixed results, but Harry clearly knows what he’s doing.”
      Harry’s company Edward James Investments has his parents and brother Charlie, also his agent, on the books.
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      Despite owning a vast number of properties, The Sun revealed last year that Harry, who earns £200,000 a week, lives in a £1million-per-year rented mansion with wife Katie and their kids Ivy, Vivienne and Louis.
      The seven-bed property has its own spa, cinema room, staff quarters and lift system. As well as houses, Harry also collects flash cars, owning a £99,000 Land Rover, a £35,000 Jaguar F-Pace and a £212,000 Bentley.
      Harry finally overlook Jimmy Greaves’ longstanding record as Spurs’ top scorer by notching the winner against Manchester City last weekend, the club that tried to sign him in the summer of 2021.
      There’s talk Harry is leaning towards extending his contract with his boyhood club in 2024, when his current deal expires.
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      That would almost certainly mean the prolific frontman would end his career in North London.
      Shame he won’t be interested in a move to my club Everton.
      He’ll feel right at home – we don’t win anything either. More

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      Blind amateur boxer prepares for debut fight – against fully sighted opponent

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      AN amateur boxer who is registered blind is ­preparing for his debut fight — against a fully sighted opponent.Thomas Seres, 23, can see only 3ft in front of him due to severe congenital glaucoma.
      Thomas Seres has a level 2 boxing certificate despite suffering severe congenital glaucomaCredit: NB PRESS LTD
      Thomas is looking for a fair fight hoping his opponent ‘doesn’t go easy on him’Credit: NB PRESS LTD
      But the Rocky fan will take part in a charity bout next month, saying: “Losing is not an option.”
      Thomas, who walks with a cane, said: “I’ve always wanted to box but didn’t think I could until I joined a boxing gym.
      “I’ll give it my best in the fight — win, lose or draw. Boxing’s quite an up-close sport so that’s in my favour, but I’ll struggle seeing some of the punches coming in.”
      Thomas, of Barnsley, who has a Level 2 boxing certificate, added: “I hope he doesn’t go easy on me for being blind.
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      “He’ll pay if he does. I have a knockout punch.”
      Thomas is currently training three days a week and weightlifting on the other days to be as strong as possible.
      He is fighting to raise money for Cancer Research UK. More

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      Man Utd stars don’t want Mason Greenwood back this season after charges dropped

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      MANCHESTER United stars do not want Mason Greenwood in the dressing room this season — because they fear it will disrupt their progress.The striker, 21, has been told he no longer faces charges of attempted rape, ABH and coercive and controlling behaviour.
      Greenwood is suspended on £100,000-a-week pay and not eligible to train or playCredit: AFP
      Sponsors of United have refused to comment on whether they would like to see Greenwood sackedCredit: Reuters
      United bosses are still investigating his behaviour after images and audio were posted online by his alleged victim.
      While that continues, Greenwood is suspended on £100,000-a-week pay and not eligible to train or play.
      He last played in January 2022.
      A source said: “The players are open to him returning to the team but the scrutiny could be massively distracting.
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      “The dressing room is the happiest it has been for ages and no one wants to rock the boat.”
      Greenwood last played for United in January 2022 and has a contract with the club until 2025.
      Sponsors of United have refused to comment on whether they would like to see Greenwood sacked. More

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      Footie ace Jermain Defoe ‘serious’ with new girlfriend after introducing her to his mum

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      FORMER footballer Jermain Defoe’s new girlfriend Alisha LeMay has already formed a winning partnership — with his mum.Defoe, 40, and model Alisha, 31, were seen with his mum Sandra, below, outside her shop in Waltham Abbey, Essex.
      Jermain Defoe was snapped with his new girlfriend Alisha LeMayCredit: UniquePictures.co.uk
      The pair were seen with his mum Sandra outside her shop in EssexCredit: UniquePictures.co.uk
      A source said: ‘It must be serious if Jermain has introduced her to Sandra’Credit: UniquePictures.co.uk
      A source said: “It must be serious if Jermain has introduced her to Sandra.
      “The pair are extremely close and her opinion matters a lot to him.”
      The Sun on Sunday revealed last month that Defoe was with Alisha following his split from wife Donna Tierney, 40, after four months of marriage.
      Their Cliveden House marriage ceremony, featured in OK! magazine, was thrown into doubt after we revealed there was no official marriage registration.
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      A beaming Alisha, wearing a green puffer jacket, shared a joke with Sandra from Defoe’s Land Rover.
      They have been seen enjoying a number of dates near her Essex home and she has known him as a friend for several years.
      Defoe has always credited Sandra’s strict parenting with setting him on the road to a successful football career.
      Defoe’s dad, Jimmy Defoe, died aged just 47 in 2012
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      Defoe split from wife Donna Tierney after four months of marriageCredit: instagram
      Defoe always credited Sandra’s parenting with his successful football careerCredit: Reuters More