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      Dele Alli hailed by fans as he makes emotional return to Spurs for Man Utd clash after revealing abuse & addiction agony

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      DELE ALLI was given a rousing reception by Tottenham fans as he took in their Premier League clash with Manchester United.The former Spurs midfielder was in attendance for the North Londoners’ first home match under new gaffer Ange Postecoglou on Saturday evening.
      Former Spurs midfielder Dele Alli was in attendance for Tottenham vs Manchester UnitedCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      Alli was in the director’s box along with former team-mate Eric DierCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      Alli was all smiles as he chatted awayCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      Alli – who spent six-and-half seasons with the club – was a guest of Tottenham new boy James Maddison and was sat in the director’s box with former team-mate Eric Dier.
      Prior to the match – which Spurs won 2-0 – the Spurs faithful planned to pay tribute to their former No20 in the 20th minute of the match.
      And sections of the stadium duly burst into song moments after the 20-minute mark passed.
      They chante “We’ve got Dele, Dele Alli. I just don’t think you understand” to the tune of Achy Breaky Heart.
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      Everton ace Alli – who is currently working his way back to full fitness – bravely opened up on a number of traumas in his life in an emotional interview with Gary Neville last month.
      The England international revealed he’d been sexually abused as a child and that he had a recent stint in rehab.
      He said: “When I was six I was molested by mum’s friend… because my mum was an alcoholic. That happened at six.”
      The 27-year-old checked himself into rehab after excessively drinking and consuming sleeping pills following his nightmare loan spell with Besiktas.
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      Dele Alli opened up on his childhood trauma in a brave interview with Gary NevilleCredit: SKY SPORTS / THE OVERLAP
      He said: “Now is the right time for me to tell people what’s been going on.
      “It’s tough to talk about because it’s something I’ve hid for a long time. I’m scared to talk about it.
      “When I came back from Turkey, I found out I needed an operation I was in a bad place mentally and I decided to go to a modern-day rehab facility for mental health.
      “They deal with addiction and trauma. I felt it was time for me.
      “You can’t be told to go there – you have to know and make the decision yourself or it’s not going to work.
      “I was caught in a bad cycle and things that were doing me harm.” More

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      Paul Pogba puts his Cheshire mansion up for rent for eye-watering price — after Erling Haaland fails to buy it

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      FOOTIE ace Paul Pogba has put his mansion back up for rent after rival Erling Haaland failed to buy it — and is charging £27,500 a month.The 30-year-old France international paid out £3million for the pad in 2016 when he signed for Manchester United.
      Paul Pogba has put his mansion back up for rent after rival Erling Haaland failed to buy it — and is charging £27,500 a monthCredit: Getty
      Last summer Man City striker Haaland eyed up the Hale Barns, Cheshire, property but decided to settle in Manchester city centre instead.
      Pogba, who plays for Juventus, listed the house for rent at £6,346-a-week.
      It boasts six bedrooms, an open-plan living area, landscaped garden, games room, gym and indoor football pitch.
      It has mini goals, an electronic scoreboard, LED lighting and even the footballer’s logo on the centre circle.
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      It also has a gated entrance, after burglars broke in last year while Pogba’s children were asleep upstairs.
      He rushed home from a match at Old Trafford, saying it was his family’s “worst nightmare”.
      The footballer failed to sell it after a string of players have opted for city centre living.
      Jack Grealish, Ruben Dias, Julian Alvarez, and even City manager Pep Guardiola have all chosen the hustle and bustle of Manchester rather than leafy Cheshire.
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      I’m furious after a bank painted a mural of England star on my house…business is profiting but they didn’t even ask me

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      A LANDLORD is furious after a bank painted a giant mural featuring Marcus Rashford on the side of his house without asking.Natwest commissioned an artist to paint the advert featuring Man Utd star Marcus Rashford on the side of a building in Brighton to advertise its latest financial skills scheme for young people.
      A giant mural featuring Marcus Rashford was painted on a building in Brighton by Natwest
      Peter Brynin says they had no permission to paint his property
      But Peter Brynin said he was shocked to discover the artwork on the side of his property.
      The front door to his home, which he rents out to students, is on Trafalgar Lane in Brighton, famed for being covered in graffiti from a number of local artists.
      He said: “Obviously I was taken quite aback.
      “I can’t go up to their bank in Westminster and paint a logo of my business on the side. It would be criminal damage.
      “I am fine with graffiti and murals, but what I don’t want to see it being used for is an advertising space.”
      Peter owns the section of the wall where the QR code, information sign and Natwest logo is painted.
      “It is an art wall. It’s known for that. I have no objection to Rashford, I have no objection to the art, but I do object to an advert where I haven’t been contacted at all.”
      Natwest said the space was purchased in good faith for the campaign and they were unaware the wall did not entirely belong to just one owner.
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      The bank commissioned Brighton artist Rose Walker to design an advert for the space, which depicted Manchester United footballer and philanthropist Marcus Rashford both as a child and now with the caption: “Believe it, Become it.”
      The landlord added: “My back wall is now an advert for Natwest. You’d think they would have had the decency to go ‘Oh, hang on a minute’.”
      Peter, 75, fears the advert will also attract antisocial behaviour such as graffiti to his back door.
      He has already had to repaint it since the advert was painted.
      “Especially after all the fury about the politicians, people have ruined my front door,” he said.
      It is understood Natwest has apologised and has reached a resolution with Peter.
      A source close to Natwest said the artist was unaware that part of the wall had different ownership.
      A spokesperson said: “The space was purchased in good faith for the campaign to showcase a fantastic piece of work from a local artist.
      “Unfortunately, the media owner was unaware that part of the wall had changed ownership since the space had last been used.
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      “Obviously, we were keen to make this right and the media owner contacted the property owner immediately to come to a resolution they were happy with.
      “We’re pleased to confirm the mural will remain until August 20 as planned.” More

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      Manchester City hero Jack Grealish’s plans to build extension at lavish new home hits major hurdle

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      JACK Grealish’s plans to build an extension at his lavish new home have hit a snag with wingers.The Man City and England midfielder has been told to build a roost for bats which have been seen at the property.
      Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish has hit a planning problem over his new homeCredit: Getty
      He has also been told by wildlife officials that he must put up nesting boxes for birds.
      Grealish, 27, has applied for planning permission to build a leisure suite, including cold plunge pool, sauna and steam rooms, at his £5.6million Cheshire mansion.
      He is also planning to build a dedicated games room above the garage.
      But conservation officer James Baggaley has told planners that an updated bat survey must be ­carried out first.
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      He also calls for the incorporation of features for nesting birds and roosting bats.
      We revealed last month how Grealish planned to include a bar in his property.
      But rather than serving booze, it is more likely to be to cater for his fiancée Sasha Attwood.
      England winger Grealish, 27, paid bought the seven-bedroom mansion with 20 acres of land in a secluded part of Cheshire last August.
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      It has a wood-panelled “gentleman’s office”, floodlit tennis courts, a professionally laid-out golf hole, a stocked fly-fishing lake — and even a helipad. More

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      Inside Benjamin Mendy’s £5M isolated mansion as ex-Man City star puts home on market

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      HERE are the lavish rooms inside the £5million mansion now put up for sale for Benjamin Mendy as he bids to avoid bankruptcy.Pictures have been revealed exploring the isolated home where footballer Mendy lived while playing for Manchester City when prosecuted for and ultimately cleared of alleged rape charges.
      Benjamin Mendy’s £5million Cheshire mansion has now been put up for saleCredit: Mercury
      The World Cup-winning defender has not played for Manchester City since 2021Credit: Getty
      His seven-bedroom gated home also features a swimming poolCredit: Mercury
      The World Cup winner, 29, has now put the gated property in Cheshire on the market – while also claiming up to £10million in unpaid wages from City for time he spent suspended from playing.
      He is being chased for an £800,000 tax debt by HMRC, who are seeking a bankruptcy order.
      His accountant has now told a court hearing Mendy was seeking “in the order of nine to 10million pounds gross” from the Premier League winners.
      Mendy’s home in Cheshire has been put on the market by estate agent Savills for £5million as the star attempts to claw back costs.
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      Glimpses inside the home were previously made public while he was in the dock before being cleared of all charges.
      Drone footage was played at Chester Crown Court last August including aerial shots above Mendy’s home 17 miles south of central Manchester.
      Jurors were also shown a police bodycam “walk-through” inside.
      Footage featured the ground floor including a swimming pool, jacuzzi and cinema room – while the property also featured an indoor football pitch.
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      Mendy has since made a comeback to football following his acquittal at Chester Crown Court last month.
      The France defender, on the bench when his country beat Croatia in the 2018 World Cup final, has signed for Lorient who play in Ligue 1.
      Mendy left Man City by mutual consent in June at the expiry of his contract – having not played for the Premier League and Champions League winners since 2021.
      The footballer wept after being cleared of rape and attempted rape on July 14.
      A jury acquitted him of attempting to rape a woman aged 29 as she showered at his home in October 2018.
      He was also found not guilty of raping a 24-year-old woman in a bedroom at his Cheshire home two years later.
      He celebrated his freedom that evening with pals by going out.
      And he turned up at the Pitts complex in Ardwick, Manchester, two days later for a kickabout with strangers.
      Mendy had last played for City against Tottenham Hotspur in August 2021 before being suspended by the club later that month when he was arrested.
      Mendy is seeking a buyer as he battles for unpaid wages from CityCredit: Mercury
      The France international footballer walked free from court last monthCredit: AFP
      Footage inside the property was shown to jurors when Mendy was on trialCredit: Mercury
      The home is about 17 miles from central ManchesterCredit: Mercury
      Mendy signed for French top-flight club Lorient last monthCredit: INSTAGRAM More

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      Shakira’s ex Gerard Piqué ‘moves new lover Clara Chia into couple’s old mansion’ after bitter divorce battle

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      SHAKIRA’S ex-Gerard Piqué has moved with his new lover Clara Chía into the couple’s old mansion, an insider claims.The footballer’s new home is reportedly the one where he lived with the Colombian star during her first pregnancy.
      Gerard Pique and his new girlfriend Clara ChiaCredit: Splash
      Shakira and Pique split after 11 years togetherCredit: AFAP
      “It was in 2012, the images of the pregnancy and going to the hospital were in that house,” journalist Pepe del Real told El Programa de Ana Rosa.
      Del Real claims the house is also Shakira’s first home in Spain.
      “Shakira lived in that house in 2012 when she arrived in Barcelona,” he said.
      “What’s more, the images of Shakira leaving the hospital, of her pregnant and arriving at the house were in that house, which is in the town of Cambrils.
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      “It’s quite secure, it’s not next to the sea but it does have a lot of privacy.”
      He added: “It is an old Piqué house, I imagine that he would have rented it or used it on a weekend.
      “It is not a new love nest, it is a house that they are going to use to go live or settle for summer with Clara Chía.”
      The couple will leave Piqué’s Barcelona city centre apartment and move into the mansion, located just a few metres away from the beach.
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      The lavish home has several floors, a huge terrace, an infinity pool and a football pitch.
      Piqué’s move comes after his Shakira enjoyed three secret meetings with Lewis Hamilton at her Ibiza villa, an insider claimed.
      The Colombian star and F1 ace have sparked dating rumours after being spotted getting cosy at a string of events in recent months.
      Paparazzo Sergio Garrido told Spanish TV channel Telecinco that the pair met “three times in the Ibiza villa” where Shakira was staying earlier this month during a break in the F1 season.
      “When the workers left, the singer stayed alone with her private escort and received a visit from Hamilton,” he said.
      Garrido also claimed that Hamilton’s driver overheard the pilot’s “constant conversations” with the Latina singer.
      The paparazzo explained how Shakira and Lewis have coincided in space and time on the island of Pitiusa.
      Shakira, 46, split from her long-term footballer boyfriend last year and is now claimed to be “fast-tracking” her apparent love affair with Hamilton.
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      Earlier this month, she was also spotted bathing in a river with Latino singer Rauw Alejandro.
      Hot on the heels of his split from his popstar fiancée Rosalía, the heartthrob and Shakira took a dip in a river to cool off from the scorching Puerto Rico sun.
      Shakira reportedly lived in the mansion when she first moved to Barcelona in 2012Credit: Getty
      Gerard Pique and his new girlfriend Clara Chia will move into the homeCredit: Instagram More

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      One-bedroom flat overlooking Premier League football stadium on market for £1,500 a month – would you snap it up?

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      A ONE-BEDROOM flat overlooking a Premier League football stadium is on the market for £1,500 a month.Apartments are available in the development located next to the Gtech Community Stadium in West London where Brentford FC play.
      Apartments are available next to the Gtech Community Stadium in West LondonCredit: Kew Bridge
      They feature a double bedroom with an en suite bathroomCredit: Kew Bridge
      The homes are described as “the perfect place to relax and unwind after a long day”.
      They feature a double bedroom with an en suite bathroom and furniture supplied by BoConcept.
      The flats also have a stylish open plan living space complete with a 2-seater sofa.
      The fitted kitchens include a dining space and fully integrated appliances.
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      The development is located by Kew Bridge station with transport links into central London and the M4.
      Apo, a residential management company that operates homes for rent, has them on the market for £1,500 to £2,100 per month.
      Residents can enjoy a complimentary gym membership, private lounges and roof terraces.
      The Bees left Griffin Park for the Gtech Community Stadium in September 2020.
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      Thomas Frank’s side finished 13th in their debut campaign and kicked on in their second season to claim ninth – above local rivals Fulham and Chelsea.
      The fitted kitchens include a dining space and fully integrated appliancesCredit: Kew Bridge
      The flats also have a stylish open plan living spaceCredit: Kew Bridge More

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      I live next to crumbling football stadium ‘stuck in time’ – pitch view is amazing but awful noise at 5am is unbearable

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      EVERY time Southend United play at home, father-of-two Tyrone Buckingham has a near-perfect view of the game from his bedroom window.But rather than enjoying the action unfold at Essex’s biggest football stadium, most match days he can be found watching his beloved Arsenal play on television instead.
      Tyrone Buckingham’s home backs on to Southend United’s stadiumCredit: JOHN McLELLAN
      The decaying Roots Hall needs a revampCredit: Google Earth
      Tyrone is such a dedicated Gunners fan that he has painted the walls of his flat red and white.
      He moved into a flat overlooking decaying Roots Halls stadium by coincidence seven years ago and says he has become increasingly enraged by his lower league neighbours.
      As part of our Life’s a Pitch summer series, we visited the seaside city to see what locals made of life living next to the troubled team, which faces existential problems on and off the pitch.
      Tyrone, 35, told The Sun: “They are an absolute nightmare. They keep leaving their alarms on and they go off at all hours.
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      “The alarms are regularly keeping me and my children up at night and I am a lorry driver so I have to be up at 4.30am.
      “The alarms have been an ongoing problem for years. We complained and it stopped for a while but now it has started again.
      “They went off at 2am the other night and kept going for hours. They are totally taking the Mickey.”
      To prove his point, Tyrone played us a recording he made of the alarm ringing outside his bedroom window.
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      The high-pitched sound filled the speaker of his mobile phone as he showed our reporter the video, which he says was taken at 5.30am on a recent morning.
      He added: “My kids are aged three and six and we all need our sleep. The club also test their speakers at 10pm some nights and they had their floodlights on at about the same time last night.
      “I guess this would be a great flat for a Southend fan but I’m Arsenal – my bedroom is red and white – so I’ve got no interest in following their team.
      “I never, ever watch the games from my window and if the club decides to move to a new stadium that will be absolutely fine with me.”
      Floodlights and noise wake residents up at nightCredit: JOHN McLELLAN
      Local Paul Burton says the ground is ‘stuck in time’Credit: JOHN McLELLAN
      Tryone’s wish isn’t as fanciful at it might seem.
      In recent months, Southend United has been dragged back and forth from the courts over its financial difficulties, with fan group The Shrimpers Trust saying it remained under “existential threat” until owner Ron Martin sells up.
      This week, the National League granted the team a licence to start the season after it paid its staff for the first time in three months.
      A spokesman told The Sun: “Staff are fully up to date with their salaries.”
      The 117-year-old club lost its Football League status in 2021 following back-to-back relegations and Southend West MP Anna Firth recently raised its plight in Parliament.
      Martin has been trying to find a buyer for the club since March and earlier this month said he has done “everything in my power to close the deal quickly”.
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      While all this goes on the stadium Roots Hall, which has been the Shrimpers’ home since 1955, is falling into a state of disrepair and fans have been gathering outside to protest.
      Policeman Paul Burton also lives next to the ground, although his upper-level flat does not boast a view of the pitch.
      Paul, 39, said: “The stadium is stuck in time. It’s like living next to a relic – nothing has changed over there for years.
      “The owner is not the most popular person in the world, but it’s a historic club and it will be a shame if they go under.
      “Last season they had the highest average attendance in the league. They can get 8,000 or 9,000 fans turning up if they are playing one of the big London teams in the cup.
      “It doesn’t bother me having them here at all. They only play once every two weeks and if I close my windows I can’t hear the crowd. Also, this is a nice area so I enjoy living here.”
      Flats overlook the stadium and can even see on to the pitchCredit: Getty
      Hazel Newbold says litter is a nightmare on match daysCredit: JOHN McLELLAN
      Supermarket worker Hazel Newbold is less keen on the Shrimpers remaining next door to her home, however.
      Southend’s chairman bought the club in 1998 with the intention of relocating them to a new stadium at Fossetts Farm, north of the city.
      But numerous delays – one caused by the discovery of a Bronze Age burial site – have caused the proposed move to become a painful saga, dragging on for years.
      Hazel, 54, said: “We get a lot of litter on match days – that’s my main gripe. The fans put beer bottles on our wall and they fall off and smash, which is dangerous for the children.
      “The club doesn’t clear up our street, only the path that leads to the stand next to our house.
      “The floodlights are an issue as they fill our bedrooms with light and you get a lot of glare.
      “We’ve heard the alarms too but we don’t know where they came from.”
      Hazel’s son Brad Newbold, 28, lives next door to her with his partner Nikki Crockett, 36, but they are now planning to move.
      Lorry driver Brad said: “I used to go and watch games at Roots Hall when I was younger and it was a decent stadium back then, but they’ve totally let it go.
      “The parking situation is a nightmare and will only get worse if the new homes get built as there will be so many more people living here then.”
      Receptionist Nikki added: “We’re moving into town where they have parking permits because we’ve had enough. We have both agreed that wherever we go, it’s not going to be near a football stadium.”
      ‘They’re a great team’
      One person that has been happy living next to the 12,000-plus capacity stadium is police officer Mel, 35, who remembers going to watch Southend with her grandfather as a little girl.
      Almost three years ago, when they first opened, she didn’t hesitate snapping up a one bedroom flat in the new apartment complex on neighbouring Fairfax Drive.
      Mel has asked us not to use her real name because of the sensitive line of work she is involved in.
      She said: “I’ve always loved football and you can see almost the entire pitch from the terrace next to my flat.
      “I didn’t buy it for that reason. It was just that I could get a mortgage here as a first-time buyer.
      “But I’ve loved living here and the only reason I am moving is that I need a bigger place.
      “The view is definitely a selling point and I’ve had a few people come round to view it and say, ‘Wow, you can see the football stadium!’
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      “I’m going to be sad to leave and I really hope the club has a future as they’re a great team and all the players and staff are fantastic.”
      The Sun contacted Southend United for comment, who only confirmed that salaries have been paid. More