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      Premier League star in neighbour row over basketball court & firepit built without permission WINS battle to keep them

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      A PREMIER League star in an intense row with his neighbour over a basketball court and firepit has won a battle to keep them.Ben Chilwell, 27, became embroiled in the disagreement when he raised the back garden of his £5m Surrey mansion and erected a retaining wall for a new walkway.The £5m mansion is undergoing works which neighbours have complained aboutCredit: Kevin DunnettBen Chilwell has won a battle to keep his basketball court and firepit at his mansionCredit: AlamyBut the Chelsea defender failed to get the go-ahead for the Ground Force-style makeover at his luxury five-bed pad which boasts a swimming pool, gym and two games rooms.He needed consent from the local council for the “engineering operation” and faced a possible red card over the unauthorised development.His next-door neighbour objected, citing loss of privacy and overlooking, but the council have now granted retrospective permission for the landscape alterations.In his ruling, a planning officer said: “Despite the change in levels in this part of the garden, it is considered that the works do not significantly alter the overall land levels of the application site.read more on football”Moreover, the works are located in the rear garden and would not be visible from the street scene and are therefore acceptable.”The proposed development is considered in terms of scale, form, bulk, height, massing, spacing and design, and there would be no adverse impact on the character of the area or the visual amenities of the street scene as a result of the proposals.”Chilwell wants to plant new laurel and yew hedges to provide screening with further soft planting in grey, green and purple – but no blue.He also wants to splash out on a stone-stepped pool seating area with glass balustrade, and new paving at his home near Chelsea’s Cobham training ground.Most read in FootballDocuments submitted as part of the planning application reveal that building work on the sunken fire pit and basketball court started in April but has not yet been completed.Ben Chilwell’s Unauthorized Home Renovations Spark DisputeIn a letter objecting, the neighbour wrote: “This increase in height means someone in this section of the garden or on the firepit walkway now has direct line of sight into our garden, terrace and kitchen area.”This is a loss of amenity and the new levels mean we are now overlooked.”We are keen to retain the privacy and amenity of our home, terrace and garden and whilst we would prefer the new ground levels not to be so high we appreciate that some mitigation through screening foliage has now been proposed.”Ben Chilwell ‘thrown career lifeline’BY Tony RobertsonBEN Chilwell has been thrown a career lifeline after being offered a Chelsea escape route, reports suggest.The 27-year-old has effectively been frozen out of Chelsea’s squad by new boss Enzo Maresca after being told he does not feature in the manager’s plans.Chilwell, who signed for the club for £45million from Leicester in 2020 and was named vice-captain last season, is down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.Marc Cucurella and new signing Renato Veiga are both ahead of him for the left-back slot.Chilwell had been joined in the Blues “bomb squad” by Raheem Sterling and Trevoh Chalobah, who both managed to secure loan deals away from the club on deadline day.However, the 21-cap England international was unable to secure a transfer despite reported interest from Brentford and Manchester United, though the latter are understood to have never initiated talks.Instead, Chilwell, who is earning £200,000-a-week with three years to run on his deal, will have to secure a transfer overseas if he is to earn playing minutes this season.According to GiveMeSport, Chilwell is thought to be content at Stamford Bridge and will not move unless the right move presents itself.The Dutch and Portuguese transfer windows both shut tonight, as well as the transfer window for Saudi Arabia, although it’s understood Chilwell is not keen on a move to the Middle East.One window that will remain open for a while longer is the Turkish Super Lig window, which does not close until September 13. More

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      Why Man Utd building a new 100,000-seat stadium is more important than rebuilding the team

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      MANCHESTER UNITED took another step towards their aim of moving to a new 100,000 capacity ‘Wembley of the North’ this week.And new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants an answer by the end of this year on whether the plan to build a new £2billion home in the shadow of Old Trafford is to go ahead.Ageing Old Trafford needs replacing but at a huge financial outlayCredit: GettyManuel Ugarte was Man Utd’s £50m last recruit of the transfer windowCredit: GettyThe Red Devils desperately need a new homeCredit: AlamyThat eye-watering sum is around double the cost outlined to redevelop the outdated ‘Theatre of Dreams’ – leaving some fans scratching their heads.After all, other clubs who have moved into shiny new homes recently have hardly been inundated with trophies for their new cabinets.The financial burden it puts on the club inevitably impacts the amount of money spent on the team in most cases.And the start to the season for Erik ten Hag’s team has led some to wonder if all that cash would be better spent elsewhere.READ MORE ON MAN UTDWhile some fans are desperate to see shiny new additions to Ten Hag’s starting XI, a state-of-the-art stadium is far more important.Ratcliffe is convinced a move away from their historic home is the right option – and the club are backing his vision.The belief is that it would help cement their place as the top club in the country and beyond – and ultimately help to attract the world’s best players.And the ambitious scheme would be something to benefit the whole community as well as United and their supporters.Most read in FootballNoussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt were among other recruitsCredit: GettyFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe latest news over recent days has seen the Red Devils enter into a partnership with Trafford Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to work on how he area can be regenerated.They will assess the ways a new stadium could act as the catalyst for residential sports, business, leisure and entertainment around the Trafford Wharfside area.Premier League’s Biggest Spenders: Top 10 SeasonsThat would help to fund the project because raising £2bn will be no mean feat – even when you have the kind of money that Ratcliffe and the Glazer family have in their pockets.United insist they are not looking for hand-outs but believe the new complex would provide opportunities for public-private partnerships.They would also look into investment or sponsorship from the private sector – which could include selling the naming rights, although not before the fans have been consulted.United have looked at similar projects around the world – notably the SoFI stadium in Los Angeles where they played against Arsenal in pre-season.An area known as Hollywood Park has been built around the stadium – which houses the 6000 seater YouTube Theater and American Airlines Plaza.Meanwhile the Kia Forum and the Intuit Dome sit on the outskirts and all those brought in cash to help fund the project.In addition, United have kept a close eye on the Chicago Bears’ plan for a new home on the city’s waterfront.They have studied arenas on tour in Australia, travelled to the Bernabeu in Madrid and visited Wembley and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.More than ever, they feel a new Old Trafford would be unique.The club own around 100 acres of under-used land in the area around their current home which would be used for the new stadium.That could be used for housing, leisure, business and education under the new project – while a ‘Stadium District’ could be linked to Media City – on the other side of Salford Quays – to create an economic and social hub.Meanwhile they would continue to play in their current stadium while the work is carried out – with the aim of completing it by 2030.Eventually the historic venue – which has been their home for 114 years – would be downsized and continue to be used for hosting academy and women’s games.The alternative, of course, is to patch up Old Trafford, which has been allowed to slowly deteriorate under the Glazer ownership.READ MORE SUN STORIESThat would involve finding around £1 billion – with much of that coming out of the pockets of Ratcliffe, the Glazers and the supporters.Some would say that is throwing good money after bad – and the feeling at the club is it is time for something new.Ugarte & Co must shine but a new stadium is the main issueCredit: PAWhat we know about the ‘new’ Old TraffordMANCHESTER UNITED plan to build a new stadium rather than redevelop Old Trafford.The decision was made after a number of fact-finding missions to other stadiums including the Bernabeu and Nou Camp.The cost of the project is expected to be a staggering £2billion.A capacity of 100,000 is expected.It is felt that a club of United’s standing should have a new state-of-the-art facility.The new stadium will be built on land adjacent to the Red Devils’ current home.United are looking to not only build a stadium but regenerate the area of Trafford where the ground will stand.They plan to KEEP Old Trafford rather than demolish it, and use it as a second venue. They will scale it down to a 30,000-seater that can then be used for the women’s team and academy matches.That would mean the history remains with statues and the Munich clock and memorial plaque all most likely staying in their current positions.The club consulted with 30,000 fans about what to do and believe there is roughly a 50-50 split on staying or moving.Old Trafford has been United’s home since 1910.The target is for completion by 2030. More

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      Heavy metal fan Jurgen Klopp soundproofs new £6million mansion in ‘German Beverly Hills’

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      FORMER Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is shoring up his defence at home — by getting it soundproofed.Klopp, 57, a big heavy metal fan who loves rockers Kiss, is having a £6million mansion built in a posh area dubbed Germany’s Beverly Hills.Kiss fan Jurgen Klopp is soundproofing his new home in GermanyKlopp is having a £6million mansion built in a posh area dubbed Germany’s Beverly HillsCredit: Dan CharityAnd he and wife Ulla are looking to be considerate to their well-to-do neighbours, which include German pop star Helene Fischer, the country’s equivalent of Britney Spears.One local said: “We have seen all the sound-proofing going in. They are being incredibly thorough with the build.“The new house is totally modern so we expect it to have every noise-cancelling, energy-saving feature going.”With Helen Fischer, this has got to be the No 1 celebrity street in Germany now.”READ MORE ON KLOPPKlopp, who quit Anfield last season, is moving to the area to be near family.It is also close to Mainz, where he began his managerial career.However, the Champions League and Prem winner has not indicated if or when he will return to football, saying only: “Change is good, you just never know what to expect.”Jurgen Klopp set for shock return to dugout just months after quitting as Liverpool boss More

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      Premier League star’s plans to build incredible £4m dream home with pool & cinema are REJECTED – because it’s ‘too big’

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      CHELSEA striker Armando Broja’s plans to build a dream £4million home have been booted out.The Albanian international, 22, wants to knock down his existing four-bedroom home to make way for a luxury new build with a swimming pool, spa and cinema.Armando Broja’s plans to build a dream £4million home have been booted outCredit: GettyThe Chelsea striker, 22, wants to knock down his existing four-bedroom home in SurreyCredit: Elmbridge Borough CouncilBroja applied for a luxury new build with a swimming pool, spa and cinemaCredit: Elmbridge Borough CouncilPlanners gave the proposed development the red card saying it was too bigCredit: Elmbridge Borough CouncilBut planners gave the proposed development the red card saying it was too big – despite no objections from neighbours.Broja, now on loan to Everton, snapped up the £1.8million property on a private Surrey estate near Chelsea’s Cobham training ground in December.He was initially given the go-ahead by Elmbridge Borough Council to splash out on a 36 x 14ft swimming pool and gym extension earlier this year.But Broja then applied to knock down the house and build a new five-bed three times the length of the original and increasing from 36 to 93ft.Read more Sports NewsPlanning officer Joseph Kelly ruled: “As a result of the significant increase in length and height, it is considered that the bulk, scale and massing of the proposed would far exceed that of the existing house it would replace and that of neighbouring properties.”The proposed replacement dwelling would fill most of the length of the plot which is not in keeping with the urban grain and pattern of buildings in the streetscape that are of low density in the local area.”Although the application site is a spacious plot, the proposed replacement house would be disproportionate, uncharacteristic and incongruous in its size and appearance compared with the existing house.”But he added: “The proposed development would not adversely affect the residential amenities of neighbouring properties by reason of overlooking.”Most read in FootballThe proposed new build would have boasted a grand double height entrance hallway, retreat, study and covered outdoor terrace overlooking a 158 x 52ft garden.But council officials blasted its grand design as “too stark” for the area which features mostly Arts and Crafts-style homes.And they said the proposed 6ft-high x 10ft-wide entrance gates would give a “greater sense of enclosure”.Broja’s Chelsea career has been blighted by injuries and he missed most of last season with a knee problem.The homegrown player failed to make an impact during the second half of the season on loan at Fulham.He has now been loaned to Everton after being told he has no future at Stamford Bridge.He has six weeks to appeal against the council’s decision.The Sun has approached Broja’s reps for comment.Broja’s Chelsea career has been blighted by injuriesCredit: Instagram/armando.brojaCouncil officials blasted its grand design as ‘too stark’Credit: Elmbridge Borough CouncilThey said the proposed entrance gates would give a ‘greater sense of enclosure’Credit: Elmbridge Borough CouncilBroja ‘really happy’ to be wanted by EvertonCHELSEA forward Armando Broja admits his loan to Everton made him feel happy to be wanted.The 22-year-old spent the second half of last season at Fulham, one of three loan spells he has undertaken since his debut for his parent club in March 2020.Broja made just eight substitute appearances for the Cottagers and returned to Stamford Bridge in the summer facing another season of uncertainty.He played only 33 times for them over the last four years – partly as a result of an ACL injury – and with further new signings arriving.A temporary move to newcomers Ipswich fell through due to concerns over an existing injury.Everton moved just hours before the transfer deadline to secure his signature in a deal which includes an option to become permanent for £30million.”As a player, especially as a young player, you’re keen to feel wanted by people and that’s how Everton have made me feel from day one,” Broja told evertontv.”They’ve really wanted me and told me why, so that makes you feel really happy and proud.”Maybe the start of the season hasn’t gone how we wanted but we can definitely turn that around with the squad and the manager we have here.”I certainly feel like there are going to be so many more positive days ahead and, for me, I’m just focusing on getting back and integrating with the team.”Broja’s injury means he is unlikely to be available for Everton for at least another month.”It’s going well. Hopefully, I can be back as quick as possible. I think I’m going in the right direction,” he added.”I want to make sure I recover well and be as strong as I can.” More

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      Man City star Phil Foden moves house weeks after late night party at £3m mansion as removals firm shows off gift

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      PHIL Foden has moved out of his £3million mansion just weeks after police were called to the property about a rowdy party.Removal firm Warrens shared a photo of a signed jersey from the Man City star on social media.Phil Foden left the removal firm with a signed Man City shirtCredit: InstagramStaff members said they were delighted with the giftsCredit: InstagramWarren’s removal firm helped the footballer and his family move out of his £3million mansionCredit: InstagramThe message from the young footballer thanked the firm for helping his family move. The firm replied: “Normally Phil provides the goals and assists but on this occasion, we provided the assist and achieved our goal.”Staff members from the firm were honoured to help the Foden move home and many left heartfelt messages to the England footballer.The move comes after reports that police were called to a late-night party at Foden’s house in Prestbury, Cheshire.read more on footballA neighbour called 999 to complain about the loud music, with one resident saying it was “like being in a nightclub”.Locals said the kids’ party began around 4pm and continued until midnight.Cheshire police confirmed they received a noise complaint but no officers visited the property.One neighbour in his 80s, who lives near the Premier League footballer, claimed the music was “excessively loud,” even though he had turned his TV up to full volume.Most read in SportAnother neighbour claimed the young footballer had other “parties with loud music” but added that it was not a regular occurrence.The disgruntled resident claimed that it was as if the Foden was “hosting a music festival”.MADDISON’S LUXURY MANSIONA Cheshire Police spokeswoman said: “We received a call on Tuesday evening about a noise issue at an address in Prestbury. “However the caller was advised that it was a matter for the council.”Foden’s former £3million mansion featured five bedrooms, a swimming pool, a cinema room, a gym and a large garden with a hot tub and trampoline.Wayne Rooney used to live nearby until he moved to a £20million mega-mansion nearby.A source told The Sun back in 2022: “Phil loves living in Cheshire but felt it was time to fly the nest now he has two young children with his partner, Rebecca.“It’s in his old neighbourhood so they feel very settled in already.”READ MORE SUN STORIESIt comes after a lucky football fan secured a £3.5million house in Cheshire’s footballers’ paradise – from just a £10 raffle.And James Maddison is flogging his jaw-dropping house that comes with its own football pitch for just £2.5million.Phil Foden’s signed England jerseyCredit: Instagram More

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      Leicester 1 Aston Villa 2: Onana and Duran on the scoresheet as Emery secures second successive away win

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      OF all the things that tempted Unai Emery to cough up £50 million for Amadou Onana, it certainly wasn’t his goalscoring.A mighty midfield general, of course. A never-back-down battler whose commanding presence and towering stature was the perfect protection for his backline.Ezri Konsa helps Onana celebrate his Villa breakthroughCredit: ReutersJhon Duran sees his header double the home side’s leadCredit: AFPIn-form Onana pounced for Villa’s openerCredit: ReutersMaybe even the odd driving run forward as he stretched those giant legs, while there weren’t many who could match the Belgian in the air.Sticking the ball in the net, though, wasn’t very high on the must-do list. So what a welcome surprise that this morning Onana finds himself as Villa’s joint top scorer.Three goals in two years at Goodison for Everton, and two already in just three games for Emery’s men, after following his opening day effort at West Ham with the opener here.More Ollie Watkins than Ollie Watkins himself, you could say. The deadly striker of a year ago, but a man now stuck in a goalscoring drought.READ MORE TOP STORIESOne he would probably have ended after only two minutes here, to be honest, had he been a tad more alert when Youri Tielemans sent him scooting through.Yet although he got there first, nudging it away from Mads Hermansen with his left foot, the keeper stretched out a long arm to paw it away and Watkins’ misery continued.Having said that, his blank luck against the Foxes here wasn’t down to being off the pace, as much as facing a keeper who was fantastic one minute and fortunate the next.We got a glimpse of the first when Morgan Rogers fed Watkins, who held off James Justin and shot low – only for Hermansen to get down well and push behind. It was a fine stop.Most read in FootballDuran enjoys his goal with Villa team-mate Morgan RogersCredit: AFPFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnother narrow escape for Leicester, another moment to forget for Watkins. Thank Heavens, then, for the prolific Onana!And what a well worked opener it was, as the Belgian stuck out a long leg to prod the visitors in front…a goal which left Foxes fans raging.Meet the new Wags of the Premier League season, from a Belgian interior designer to a Portuguese modelVilla chief Unai Emery was as animated as his teamCredit: ReutersFuming when referee David Coote decided Oliver Skipp had fouled Watkins, and fit to burst when Villa scored from the free kick.Tielemans fed Jacob Ramsey on the charge, and from his low cross, Onana was unguarded as he turned it in.It was no more than Villa’s superiority deserved, and on 64 minutes the dominance saw the lead doubled at last.What an introduction it was too for Columbian striker Jhon Duran, scoring with his first touch after coming off the bench just 133 seconds before.Lucas Digne traded passes with Ramsey before clipping in a cross that, if anything, was a fraction behind Duran.Yet the Villa substitute’s header had the direction AND the power to find the top corner. It was a marvellous finish.Duran’s magic moment came with the Foxes still feeling referee Coote had robbed them of an equaliser – although in truth he had done nothing of the sort.When Harry Winks’ free kick struck the official, he had no option but to whistle, long before Skipp crossed low and Jamie Vardy picked out the bottom corner.Common sense screamed that it couldn’t stand, Had the ball not hit Coote, it would never have ended up with Skipp in the first place, and Vardy knew it.Still, fair play to the Foxes for pounding away, finally getting their reward when sub Facundo Buonanotte volleyed them a lifeline on 73 minutes.READ MORE SUN STORIESOne that Leicester fans thought had turned into a lifesaver in the last of seven added minutes, when Vardy crashed in Ezri Konsa’s challenge and the whistle blew.Instead it was for offside, not a penalty. The Foxes striker had dived in any case, and justice was done…although not too many home fans agreed.Jamie Vardy and Co acknowledge Leicester fans after defeatCredit: ReutersVilla rejoice as Onana strikes on 28 minutesCredit: Reuters More

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      England star Jude Bellingham building TWO houses worth £7MILLION in West Midlands with cinema, swimming pool and sauna

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      ENGLAND star Jude Bellingham is said to be building two houses worth £7million in the West Midlands.The Real Madrid ace, 21, recently bought a plot of land in affluent Barnt Green, Worcestershire.Jude Bellingham is reportedly building two houses worth £7millionCredit: RexThe Real Madrid star recently bought a plot of land in Barnt Green, WorcestershireCredit: AlamyBellingham and his mother, Denise, paid £825,000 for their Barnt Green plot in April last year.The village is considered among the most prestigious locations in the Midlands and also boasts two upmarket country pubs and a cricket club.Now, a five-bedroom, four-level home is reportedly being built on Bellingham’s plot, formerly part of the garden of a house which has now been demolished.The new build will boast a basement area with a cinema, swimming pool, sauna and gym and an entertainment area complete with a bar. Read More in FootballThere will be a living space upstairs which includes a large kitchen, five ensuite bedrooms, two lounges and a snug.Meanwhile, a second, similarly designed five-bed property is being built by the same developer on the spot where the former house stood.Bellingham’s development is reported to be worth a whopping £7million in total, reports MailOnline.A woman who lives near the development told the outlet: “The word is that he’s buying one house for his parents and he’s going to have the other. I’m not really into football but everybody’s heard of Bellingham.”Most read in FootballAnother resident added: “It’s a very wealthy area and people here appreciate their privacy. There are plenty of footballers in Barnt Green, people don’t bat an eyelid.”A source told the Mail that Bellingham was keen “to have a base in the country” even though he lives and plays football in Spain. What is Jude Bellingham’s goal celebration and what does it mean?England midfielder Bellingham is not the only footballer who has investments in the Barnt Green area.Prem stars Ollie Watkins and Jack Grealish also own properties in the area.Barnt Green is also home to businessmen such as Gymshark tycoon Ben Francis and singer Jamelia.Meanwhile, former Manchester United and Aston Villa manager Ron Atkinson is said to live nearby. The average cost of a detached house is £963,000.Real Madrid ace Bellingham was a star of the Three Lions run to the final at the Euros this summer.But he is set to miss the start of England’s Uefa Nations League campaign after being ruled out for a month with injury.READ MORE SUN STORIESManager Carlo Ancelotti revealed the news after he was asked whether Bellingham would be available for yesterday’s LaLiga clash against Real Valladolid.The former Birmingham and Borussia Dortmund star scored 19 goals in a stunning debut season at the Bernabeu.Ollie Watkins, pictured here with Bellingham, also owns a property in Barnt GreenCredit: GettyJack Grealish is another Prem star who made an investment in the leafy areaCredit: Getty More

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      Paul Pogba puts mansion back on sale for £4m following four-year footie ban

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      PAUL Pogba has put his mansion back on the market for £4million to try to claw back earnings following his four-year footie ban.The ex-Man Utd ace, who failed a drugs test a year ago, bought the home, featuring an indoor football pitch, for £3million in 2016.Paul Pogba has put his mansion back on the market for £4millionCredit: GettyPogba’s Cheshire home was bought for almost £3millionCredit: MercuryHe tried to let out the home in Hale Barns, Cheshire, but had to drop the rent from £27,500 a month to £18,000 when he failed to find a tenant.The sprawling 7,400sq ft mansion is now back on the market.The property boasts an open plan living area, landscaped gardens, a games room, gym, and an indoor footie pitch dubbed the P.P Arena by Pogba.It also has a gated entrance after the midfielder was targeted by burglars in 2022, who broke in while his children were sleeping upstairs.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSPogba had been playing a Champions League game at Old Trafford against Atlético Madrid when he had to rush home, saying it was the family’s “worst nightmare”.The Juventus player was banned from football in February for four years after failing a drugs test.The substance found in his system last August was DHEA, which can naturally boost levels of testosterone.Juventus are terminating his contract, with the incident casting doubt over whether he’ll ever step foot onto a pitch again.Most read in FootballWhile awaiting the verdict over his footie ban, Pogba’s earnings were slashed to just £1,700-a-month – a far cry from the £6.8million-a-season he’d expected.He also faces losing his lucrative sponsorship deals, such as a £31million contract with Adidas.Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand tells Paul Pogba he ‘needs to speak’ after four-year ban for doping Pogba, who denies wrongdoing, is currently living with his wife Zulay in Italy in a mansion owned by Cristiano Ronaldo. More