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      Liverpool boss Arne Slot’s new home is nearer his two Manchester rivals & neighbours include United star

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      LIVERPOOL boss Arne Slot’s new home is nearer his two Manchester arch rivals.The Dutchman, 46, has bought a five-bedroom pile in Hale Barns.He and wife Mirjam will be ten miles from Manchester United’s Old Trafford and 11 from Man City’s Etihad Stadium.And it will take him three times longer to reach the Reds’ Anfield HQ.Neighbours will include United duo Matthijs De Ligt and Christian Eriksen.A source said: “There’s a saying, keep your friends close and enemies closer.Read More on Sport”Well, Arne couldn’t be any closer if he tried. It will probably cause a few raised eyebrows but he’s not the first Liverpool man to live in Manchester.“Quite a few players live over there, despite the history between the clubs. It’s a beautiful area.”Slot’s new pad, once home to United’s Victor Lindelof and City’s Gabriel Jesus, has previously been voted Best Luxury Home at the Northern Design Awards.Slot turned down the offer of moving into predecessor Jurgen Klopp’s rented seven-bed home in Formby. Most read in FootballThe £4million mansion north of Liverpool, originally owned by Liverpool great Steven Gerrard, is now up for sale.Liverpool boss Arne Slot’s new home is nearer his two Manchester arch rivalsCredit: GettyHow Arteta dominated Liverpool with stealth Havertz trick before genius Slot switch saved the day More

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      Inside Madrid’s Beverly Hills where Mbappe moved into Gareth Bale’s house with £10m mansions and 17 artificial lakes

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      REAL MADRID stars of past and present live the high life in La Finca – guarded by round-the-clock security and infrared cameras. Los Blancos new boy Kylian Mbappe is the latest star to buy digs in the luxurious area known as Madrid’s Beverley Hills.Kylian Mbappe has moved into a £9m mansion formerly owned by Gareth BaleCredit: Solar PixLa Finca is an exclusive gated complex east of MadridThe community is gated and has 24-hour securityCredit: PROMORA/YOUTUBEThe properties are specially designed to accommodate for the rich and famousCredit: Netflix / I am GeorginaMbappe has moved into a lavish £9million mansion formerly owned by Gareth Bale. The development is located in the Pozuelo de Alarcon suburb to the west of the city. Former Galacticos including Zinedine Zidane, Iker Casillas, and Cristiano Ronaldo have all owned properties in the up-market area. Gated and featuring 24-hour security, La Finca is the obvious choice for the modern Madrid star seeking privacy from a watching world.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLFeaturing bunker-style guard houses and checkpoints, the area is guarded by infrared cameras and a huge perimeter fence.The only way to gain access to La Finca is by an invitation from a resident.A real estate source told The Athletic: “Residents can go for a run and nobody can even get close to them.”The worst that can happen is they trip over a rabbit.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMbappe’s move from Paris to Madrid sees the 25-year-old become one of the world’s highest-paid players.And he put his first paycheck to good use, splashing out on an eight-bed mansion formerly owned by ex-Madrid winger Bale.Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe features in advert for ‘Chinese Instagram’The 8-bedroom mansion – which comes with its own golf putting green – had been on the market for two years after the Welshman moved to Los Angeles. It features a huge swimming pool and cinema room, as well as a mini football pitch and basketball court. The state-of-the-art property is typical of La Finca, which has fast become a haven for Madrid’s elite to escape city life. The only way to access the community is by invitation from a residentCredit: Promora La FincaArchitect Joaquin Torres, who designed the house, told The Athletic: “It has bright open spaces, build quality, and a lot of care with the details.”La Finca makes [footballers] feel secure – they buy luxury brand watches and cars, so obviously it’s the same in real estate.”La Finca is split into three different areas, spread across 100 sprawling hectares.The residential community is built around pine forests and includes 17 artificial lakes.How Kylian Mbappe’s incredible seven-year body transformation propelled skinny teen into world’s best playerBy Etienne FermieKYLIAN MBAPPE has entered his physical prime as he has FINALLY rubber-stamped his free transfer move to Real Madrid.The 25-year-old has grown from a boy to a man in Ligue 1, first with Monaco and then with current side Paris Saint-Germain.Mbappe debuted for Monaco as a skinny 16-year-old in 2015.He even featured as a scrawny youngster against Tottenham at the old White Hart Lane that year, before fans realised what an icon he would become.The following season, Mbappe really rose to superstardom as Monaco reached the Champions League semi-finals.In a throwback snap shared earlier this week, an 18-year-old Mbappe could be seen chatting to a reporter after grabbing a Champions League brace against Borussia Dortmund in April 2017.Read more on Mbappe’s incredible rise on and off the field.Mbappe’s new pad is located in the most exclusive of the three areas, Los Lagos I.His teammate Jude Bellingham lives just down the street with mum Denise.While ex-Madrid players Toni Kroos and Eden Hazard are located just minutes away. There is an on-site David Lloyd health club, featuring facilities for swimming, rock climbing, tennis, and a stunning gym.La Finca also boasts a golf course, should the Frenchman tire of the private area available in his own garden. Former Madrid star Jese Rodriguez lived in La Finca and hit the headlines in 2014 after a fire at his property.Despite the negative headlines that accompanied the blaze, the area has only grown in popularity since – especially with those playing for Spain’s biggest club. READ MORE SUN STORIESA real estate source told The Atletic: “Athletes are good for selling sports gear, but not for selling houses.”La Finca is a paradise and we want it to remain a paradise.”Mbappe joined Madrid over the summer after his contract at PSG expiredCredit: Rex More

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      Liverpool put Jurgen Klopp’s £4m mansion on Merseyside’s Millionaire’s Row up for sale after Arne Slot turned it down

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      LIVERPOOL FC have put Jurgen Klopp’s £4million home up for sale — after his successor Arne Slot turned it down.The Dutchman and wife Mirjam were shown around the seven-bed home but are deciding on their next move.Arne Slot turned down Jurgen Klopp’s £4million former homeCredit: GettyIn 2019 Liverpool bought it as an investment and are said to have allowed Klopp to stay on rent-freeCredit: GettyThe club have now put the gated property on the market — ending a 20-year linkCredit: PP.Steven Gerrard bought the home in Formby, Merseyside, in 2005 after it was built by a local developerCredit: Willie VassThe club have now put the gated property on the market — ending a 20-year link.A source said: “It was identified by the club as an ideal base for incoming managers.“Arne was offered it when he took over in the summer but has chosen to live elsewhere.“As a result, the club has decided to cut its losses.”Read More on SportEx-Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard bought the home in Formby, Merseyside, in 2005 after it was built by a local developer.The property boasts three living rooms, a games room, swimming pool, two-storey gym, solarium, jacuzzi, sauna and cinema.When Gerrard left for US side LA Galaxy in 2015 he sold the house to incoming Reds boss Brendan Rodgers. He was sacked that October but kept the property and rented it to Klopp.Most read in FootballIn 2019 Liverpool bought it as an investment and are said to have allowed Klopp, 57, to stay on rent-free.The German and wife Ulla were often spotted in a local pub. Removal vans moved in after he revealed he was stepping down.Slot, 46, who impressed at Feyenoord, has enjoyed the best start of any manager at Anfield, winning 11 of his first 12 matches. The club was asked for comment.Fans stunned as Arne Slot ‘cooks’ Man Utd with savage statement after Red Devils’ Tottenham humiliation More

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      Marcus Rashford has ‘bitten off more than he can chew’ as his plans for dream golf course mansion stall

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      MARCUS Rashford’s plans for a dream home on a golf course appear to be stuck in the rough four years after he bought it for £1.5million.The England and Man United ace wanted to knock down the nine-holer’s clubhouse set in 63 acres.Marcus Rashford’s plans for a dream home on a golf course appear to be stuck in the rough four years after he bought it for £1.5millionCredit: GettyAce Rashford wanted to knock down the nine-holer’s clubhouse set in 63 acresCredit: mancpicss66 He aimed to replace it with a five-bedroom home with indoor pool, plant room, games room and chill-out area.Architect plans also include space for an outdoor swimming pool and entertaining area.But locals say work on the build, underneath the flight path for Manchester airport, is sporadic and the site is regularly empty. It has led to fears that the project may be a “money pit”, even for the £350,000-a-week forward.Read More on SportA source said: “This was ­Marcus’ dream project. He was really excited at the start.“But while the build looks finished, there’s an awful lot of work to be done internally.“The gardens need to be completely landscaped and the estimated cost of looking after what used to be the golf course is at least £150,000 a year. Marcus Rashford buys £200,000 Bentley to be chauffeured around in”There’s a fear that Marcus has bitten off more than he can chew.”Most read in FootballRashford, 26, has agreed to mow lawns 14 times a year as part of a 25-year gardening plan. He is responsible for looking after surrounding woodland, and establishing meadows and grasslands for wildlife.Locals say work on the build, underneath the flight path for Manchester airport, is sporadic and the site is regularly emptyCredit: Zenpix More

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      Floyd Mayweather splashing out more than £300MILLION on New York apartments to add to incredible property empire

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER has splashed out more than £300million ($400m) for a set of New York apartments, according to reports.Mayweather, 47, has a vast business empire including property, cars and watches.Floyd Mayweather has reportedly splashed out more than £300m on a property portfolioMayweather is adding 60 new buildings to his empireCredit: Instagram @floydmayweatherHowever, he is set to add to that empire after agreeing a mega-money deal for a block of Manhattan apartments. According to The Real Deal, Mayweather has agreed a contract worth £309m ($402m) for a 1,000 unit affordable housing portfolio of more than 60 buildings.Sources familiar with the deal have said the seller is Josh Gotlib of Black Spruce Management – a firm that sealed a property deal from JDS Development Group worth £644m ($837m) in 2022.The deal for the Upper Manhattan properties see Money Mayweather buying into a multifamily deal, with a slice of the portfolio closing on Wednesday.READ MORE IN BOXINGIt is said to be one of the biggest deals of the year, while the rest of the portfolio is expected to be sold later this year or in early 2025.Some of the Black Spruce portfolio has benefited from a tax exemption thanks to Article XI, which grants an exemption of up to 40 years for projects that are at least two-thirds affordable.The company had been looking to recapitalise an 1,800-unit Article XI deal by selling a stake in the 97 buildings.Affordable housing is a topic close to Mayweather’s heart, with the unbeaten boxing champion telling Mercury News in 2007: “When I was about 8 or 9, I lived in New Jersey with my mother and we were seven deep in one bedroom and sometimes we didn’t have electricity.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”When people see what I have now, they have no idea of where I came from and how I didn’t have anything growing up.”The latest purchase comes after he put his Las Vegas mansion up for sale at £9.6m ($12.5m) and looked set to make a £17.3m ($22.5m) profit selling a Miami mansion.Floyd Mayweather, 47, flashes wads of cash before flying out to exhibition fight against John Gotti III on private jetAs of 2021, the boxing legend had an incredible array of wealth, including the tallest commercial building in the USA as one of NINE skyscrapers that he owns.His other business ventures also include the ownership of boxing and fitness gyms around the world, a NASCAR team and a 26,000-square-foot skate park facility.Mayweather also has a foundation welfare cause set up since 2009 which provides a range of services such as free food and learning opportunities for youngsters.Such is his vast wealth that there were even reports suggesting he wanted to purchase an NBA Franchise. More

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      Francis Ngannou’s amazing rise from borrowing money as MMA champ to making millions in boxing and eyeing property empire

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU went from borrowing money as the MMA champion of the world to earning millions in the boxing ring. The heroic Cameroonian – who emigrated from Africa to Europe over the course of a year on foot – put his cage career on hold in 2023. Francis Ngannou emigrated from Cameroon for a better lifeHis life changed after switching from MMA to boxingCredit: ReutersNgannou has made millions from his boxing boutsHe walked out on the UFC as their heavyweight champion to pursue a his lifelong ambition of boxing. At the time, he had beaten Ciryl Gane in January 2022 but had no plans to re-sign with the UFC. He made only £450,000 for the bout and revealed he borrowed £150,000 from friend and former UFC champ Kamaru Usman. But after two boxing bouts – against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua – he is believed to have earned over £10MILLION. READ MORE IN MMAAnd Ngannou told SunSport: “Yes, there was a day that I have to borrow money from Kamaru Usman, I might not have to borrow the same amount today.”But I can still borrow because my project gets bigger and bigger. So things are changing as a person I’m growing.”Life is moving, I have different perspective in life. My ambition grows, you know. I set no limit for myself. The sky is my limit.”Ngannou revealed he leant the money from Usman to focus on his fledging property empire. Most read in BoxingNgannou with friend and former UFC champion Kamaru UsmanCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “Personal things, investment, having a house, building a house. I love houses, I love real estate.”I come from a family that we never owned any house. We never had a house. Francis Ngannou’s first fight since tragic death of his son Kobe announced with MMA star to take on giant 6ft 8in rival”Then my first thing was to build houses in different city and then maybe buy one wherever I’m living make some investment. “Think of my future. Think of a potential retirement plan or in case things don’t work out.”I’m doing a job that I have no guarantee, no insurance. I have no guarantee of the future of tomorrow, everything can stop right now.”So yes, you think about that. When you think about that, you need to plan things out at least, like for 1,2,3 years or more in case s*** happens. “So you have something you have some time to reset and start back. I think that’s what every single combat sports athlete should do.”Ngannou left Cameroon when he was 26 for a better life, having began working in the sand mines from the age of just TEN. It took him 14 months to go from his hometown of Batie to eventually France, where his journey as a fighter began. Now, he is a former world champion with two huge paydays in the bank – but there was once a time when securing food to eat was his biggest problem. He said: “There were days that when I wake up my only worry, my only concern was what I was going to eat that day. There were days like that in my life. Ngannou used to work in the sand mines in Cameroon and often visits backCredit: @francisngannouNgannou left Africa for Europe on footCredit: @francisngannouIt took him a year to emigrateCredit: @francisngannou”Basically growing up there were days that going to school, I worry because I didn’t have a pen to take notes or because I didn’t have a note, because my school tuition hasn’t been paid.”So life evolved, doesn’t mean he was that bad day. I think it was just a process. “Because at the end of the day, life is mostly a journey that you have to understand, enjoy the journey is not a destination.”Because, if you set a destination and then you get to destination, then what’s happened? It’s the trusting the process.”Ngannou, 38, sensationally dropped Fury, 36, on his boxing debut only to lose a controversial decision. He then remained in boxing but was knocked out by Joshua, 34, in two rounds in March. Now, he returns to the cage for the first time in over two years to face 6ft 8in Brazilian Renan Ferreira, 34, in his Professional Fighters League debut. And he welcomes the familiar feeling of strapping on the tiny 4oz MMA gloves and stepping foot back in the cage. He said: “I would say the transition was going from MMA to boxing not to from boxing to MMA, because that’s not the transition.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’ve been doing MMA my entire career. I mean, both are definitely two different trainings which MMA has their own complexity. “But, I’m more used to the complexity of MMA.” Ngannou facing off with Renan Ferreira More

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      Former England manager gets approval to renovate stunning £3.25m six-bed Grade I-listed mansion

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE has had plans approved for renovations on his £3.25million Yorkshire mansion.The former England boss, 54, is taking time out from football after leaving his post earlier this year.Swinsty Hall near Harrogate Home of Gareth SouthgateSouthgate, 54, has been out of the dugout since leaving his England post in the summerCredit: APSouthgate’s Swinsty Hall mansion is located in Timble, around 10 miles from Harrogate.Having been built in 1575, the six-bedroom home is a Grade I listed property.In addition to 4.5 acre gardens, it also possesses five bathrooms, a cinema room, wine cellar and library.Southgate submitted a two-part application to North Yorkshire Council regarding upgrades to his property in mid-August.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs per The Northern Echo, they were approved on October 2.The first part of Southgate’s application was centred around building a new water treatment plant.Within the application it was highlighted that for the new treatment plant, a pine tree would have to make way.The stone wall, meanwhile, will be dismantled and rebuilt in as accurate a fashion as possible – with each individual stone even being numbered in a bid to achieve an authentic rebuild.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWith Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag coming under pressure, Southgate has been linked with the potential vacancy at Old Trafford.This week he poured cold water on such a prospect, however, by claiming that he will remain out of the dugout for a further 12 months.How would Southgate and Tuchel transform Man Utd flops and who is best for job?In an appearance at the European Club Association general assembly in Athens, when he was asked about his next potential job, Southgate said: “Firstly I’m enjoying my life…so there’s no rush.“I was 11 years committing myself fully to the FA and I’ve got lots of different experiences.“But I won’t coach in the next year, for sure. I’m certain of that.“I need to give myself time to make good decisions. When you come out of a really big role you need to give your body time, you need to give your mind time.”Southgate vs Tuchel records comparedTHOMAS TUCHELAugsburg II 2007-2008P34 W 20 D8 L6 Win percentage: 58.82%Mainz 05 2009-2014P184 W72 D46 L66 Win percentage: 39.13%Borussia Dortmund 2015-2017P107 W67 D23 L17 Win percentage: 62.62%Honours: DFB Pokal Paris Saint Germain 2018-2020P127 W95 D13 L16 Win percentage: 74.8%Honours: Ligue 1 X2, Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, Trophee des Champions x2Chelsea 2021-2022P100 W60 D24 L16 Win percentage: 60%Honours: Champions League, Super Cup, Club World CupBayern Munich 2023-2024P61 W37 D8 L16 Win percentage: 60.66%Honours: BundesligaGARETH SOUTHGATEMiddlesbrough 2006-2009P151 W54 D43 Win percentage: 35.76%England U21 2013-2016P37 W27 D5 L5 Win percentage: 72.97%Honours: Toulon tournamentEngland 2016-PresentP102 W61 D24 L17 Win percentage: 59.8% More

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      Fishing-mad Man City ace Phil Foden moves to sprawling five-bedroom country manor with its own lake

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      ANGLING-mad England ace Phil Foden has moved to a sprawling country estate with its own fishing lake.The Man City midfielder, 24, his girlfriend Rebecca Cooke and their three children ­settled into the five-bed, five-bathroom house last month.Fishing mad England ace Phil Foden has moved to a sprawling country estate with its own fishing lake, pictured with son RonnieCredit: instagram/officialronniefodenPhil plans to take up fishing full-time when he retires from footballIt is set in 2.5 acres and Phil has already posted pictures of him and eldest son Ronnie, known as El Wey or The Dude by South American fans, fishing together.He captioned one: “Late summer nights by the lake.”A source said: “Everyone knows Phil loves his fishing so it has always been a dream of his to have a home with its own lake so he can fish in peace and quiet and also teach Ronnie the skills he needs to be a successful angler.“They can set their kit up and leave it while they pop back into the house to get some food, or go to bed and leave it all there for the morning. Phil is loving it.”READ MORE ON PHIL FODENPhil and Rebecca also have a daughter True, three, and baby boy Phil Jnr.The Cheshire property has a one-bedroom cottage next door for his extended family.Last week The Sun told how Phil plans to take up fishing full-time when he retires from football.In the summer the England ace showed he was a reel man of the people — on a £14-a-day angling holiday on the edge of the Cotswolds.Most read in FootballThe £200,000-a-week Man City star snubbed exotic destinations popular with his Three Lions team-mates to spend five days with his dad fishing for carp, catfish, tench, pike and perch.Inside Phil Foden’s surprise love for fishingAn onlooker at Linear Fisheries in Witney, Oxfordshire, said: “Phil was happy as Larry camping out in a cheap tent.”Foden with a mega carp More