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    Fed up neighbours of England hero Phil Foden call cops over star’s late night KIDS’ party at £3m mansion

    POLICE were called to a late-night children’s party at England footie star Phil Foden’s £3million mansion.Neighbours said the event ran until midnight and was the culmination of antics that are making their lives a misery in the posh area.Police were called to a late-night children’s party at Phil Foden’s £3million mansion, the star pictured with his sonCredit: Instagram @philfodenResidents say their lives have been hell since Foden moved inCredit: RexOne said: “Nobody minds a party or music being played but this is a regular thing at the Fodens.”Residents say their lives have been hell since the Man City forward, 24, and partner Rebecca Cooke, who share three children, moved in.His parents also live in a huge pad nearby.The allegations include loud gangster rap music being played late in the evening, and his Doberman guard dog barking all day.Read More on SportIn an open letter, residents in his road in Prestbury, Cheshire, branded him “selfish” and called for City to get involved.Cheshire Police said they had a complaint about the party but told neighbours to contact the council. City were contacted for comment.Topless England fans sing and dance outside Berlin’s Olympiastadion ahead of final vs Spain More

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    Inside Chelsea star’s incredible £2m five-bed dream mansion in uber-posh area with home cinema, swimming pool and spa

    CHELSEA striker Armando Broja has kicked off plans to build a dream new home complete with a lush cinema, swimming pool and spa. The forward, 22, splashed out on an old four-bedroom house in a private Surrey estate – not far from the Blues’ Cobham training ground.Armando Broja of Chelsea has grand plans for a massive mansion in SurreyCredit: GettyThe striker is dreaming of building a home with a cinema, swimming pool and spaCredit: CouncilThe home is set to have a gaming and entertainment area – and gymCredit: CouncilBut now the player has revealed plans to demolish the £1.8million to make way for a mansion – which will be complete with a boots and kit store.Broja hopes to build a bigger luxury five-bed pad with a gaming and entertainment area, cinema, gym, swimming pool and spa.The proposed new home will also boast a grand double-height entrance hallway, retreat, study and covered outdoor terrace.The Chelsea striker has applied to his local council for planning permission for a detached two-storey house with rooms in the roof, dormer windows and a garage.Read more on Football In a design statement, his planning agents said: “The proposal provides for a form of development that is in keeping with the character and appearance of the surrounding area in terms of its size, scale, height and design.”The proposal will be of a high standard of architecture, finish and landscaping, therefore will enhance the existing street scene significantly and add positive value to the existing area.”The proposed dwelling aims to enhance the plot and internal space utilisation, creating a highly sustainable residence.”Residential properties in this area mainly comprise large detached dwellings on substantial plots, often gated.”Most read in FootballThe existing house has a games room, snug, wine store and living room with a stone fireplace and open fire.But in a boost to Broja’s green credentials, the proposed new build will feature air source heat pumps, solar power, a heat recovery system and underfloor heating.Chelsea fans concerned for Armando Broja after Ben Chilwell uploads bizarre video of striker in just a towelIn a sales listing for the current home, estate agents said: “The house has significant potential, either to build your dream home from scratch or extend and modernise the existing property on this stunning level plot.”Land Registry records show that Broja paid £1.8m for the pad in December, just a month before he was farmed out on loan to Fulham.He has now been linked with a move to a string of clubs including Everton, Crystal Palace, Wolves, AC Milan and Monaco.Officials at this local council are expected to make a decision on the new build in September and there have so far been no objections from neighbours.The Sun has approached Broja’s reps for comment.Just weeks ago we exclusively revealed the Chelsea striker was wanted by a Champions League team. AC Milan was said to be keen to sign Broja, but SunSport understands the Italian giants would likely need to sell before buying.’Nightmare loan’That could see the exit of former Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic. Broja, who was at the Euros with Albania, endured a nightmare loan with Fulham in the second half of the season.The 22-year-old made just eight appearances and all from the bench.It was the third loan of his career after previous spells at Vitesse and Southampton.Overall, he has scored three goals in 38 games for his parent club.Chelsea need to sell players to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules and selling academy graduates like Broja equates to pure profit.Milan have done plenty of business with the Blues in recent years, having signed Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Fikayo Tomori from the West Londoners.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Serie A stalwarts, who are expected to appoint ex-Lille and Roma manager Paulo Fonseca as their new boss, also want to sign Tottenham right-back Emerson Royal, 25.Reports suggest there is a gap between the two club’s valuations – but there is hope a deal can be agreed.Inside Premier League star’s £4.8m mansion By Ethan Singh & Jamie CheshireChelsea star Carney Chukwuemeka has snapped up a £4.8million mansion complete a huge swimming pool and high-tech CCTV.The youngster’s luxury six-bedroom pad comes with a leisure complex including a 31x14ft swimming pool, jacuzzi, gym and triple garage.It has a grand entrance hall, a galleried landing, seven bathrooms, five reception rooms, family room, drawing room, breakfast room, study and office.The 9,393 sq.ft stately pile also boasts a media and games room, bar, party terrace, outdoor BBQ kitchen.And it even has a children’s climbing frame and castle to boot.In a sales brochure, estate agents gushed: “The property is finished to a very high standard and has a range of features including underfloor heating, a programmable sound system throughout and a sophisticated CCTV security system.”The grand galleried reception hall leads to the principal reception rooms, all of which ate the rear have French windows onto the entertaining terrace and gardens beyond, while the family room has superb full-height concertina doors.”The magnificent principal bedroom suite has two dressing rooms, a secondary bathroom/sitting room and French windows to a roof terrace overlooking the gardens.”Chelsea signed Chukwuemeka, 20, from Aston Villa on a six-year contract in a deal believed to be worth £20million, two years ago.Land Registry records show that he paid £4.8million for his Surrey home which had a guide price of £5.5million.But a housing developer has now applied for planning permission to build three homes on a nearby plot of land, which Chukwuemeka has objected to.In a letter to planners, he wrote: “Me and my family are new in the estate and this is maybe planning application number four we have received since being in the estate.”The estate will continue to increase in properties but the infrastructure remains the same.”I don’t think this is a good idea building more houses on a plot of land that originally had just one house on it. Not in support because of the number of new properties to be built there.” More

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    Blow to Jack Grealish as Man City ace is still ‘on the edge’ after no arrests made over £1million raid on his home

    FOOTIE star Jack Grealish fears cops will never catch the robbery gang behind a £1million raid on his home.There have been no arrests seven months on and Man City ace Jack is said to still be “on the edge” over the ordeal.Jack Grealish fears cops will never catch the robbery gang behind a £1million raid on his homeCredit: GettyBurglars snatched jewellery and watches worth £1million during the December break-in while Jack, 28, was playing away at Everton.His girlfriend Sasha Attwood, 28, and ten members of his family were at the £5.6million property and raised the alarm.But months later, Cheshire Police have brought no suspects in.A source said: “Jack fears they will never be caught.Read More on Sport“This left him absolutely distraught — it impacted him and his family badly.“Seven months on and no arrests have been made. Police say they are still investigating it, but there’s a real fear they have fled the country.“Jack is worried they’ll never be caught and will do it again.”This month, Jack — who missed out on England’s Euros squad — revealed he and Sasha are expecting their first child. Most read in FootballThe pair have been together since their teens.The raid at his mansion near Knutsford sparked a huge police response with dog teams and a helicopter hunting for clues.Thieves have stolen up to £1million worth of jewellery from Jack Grealish’s new pad while the Prem ace was playing for Manchester CityHis home is in a wealthy area repeatedly targeted in recent years by professional burglary gangs from Brazil, Mexico, Chile and Peru.Following the raid, Jack posted on Instagram: “I can’t begin to explain how devastated I am over the burglary that took place at my home.“My family means the world to me and nothing is more important than ensuring their safety.“This has been a traumatic experience for all of us, I am just so grateful that nobody was hurt.”Other footballers targeted by burglars include Man City defender Joao Cancelo, who was physically attacked in December 2021.Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling, former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and then Man Utd aces Paul Pogba and Angel Di Maria, have also been hit.After the raid at Jack’s home, City manager Pep Guardiola warned ­ against social media posts. More

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    We live next to a Premier League training ground – players are constantly swearing, blast out music & parking is CHAOS

    RESIDENTS living next to a Premier League club’s training ground have revealed that they are fed up with the loud music and swearing. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC’s multimillion-pound training facility Compton Park sits next to a swanky housing estate where house prices average £430,000.Officially named the Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground, the multimillion-pound site features five pitchesCredit: SWNS:South West News ServiceLocals are fed up with the noise levels coming from the training groundCredit: SWNS:South West News ServiceNarinder said she struggles to find parking when academy players are dropped off by their parentsCredit: SWNS:South West News ServiceResidents complained that “shouting and swearing” from footballersCredit: SWNS:South West News ServiceHowever, several homeowners have complained to the council about the noise levels from the training ground.Residents complained that “shouting and swearing” from footballers, along with loud music from the academy had disrupted the peace and tranquillity in their gardens.Loud machinery which mows the pitches most days before 8am also contributes to the “constant” noise and makes them feel like they are “living next to a farm”.Locals added that autograph hunters and parents of youth players block off driveways and cause traffic chaos while parking on the ground. read more on sportThe sprawling sports complex, officially named the Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground, has been in use since it opened in 2005 and features five pitches.Narinder, who lives just 100 meters away on Newbridge Avenue, said she struggles to find parking when academy players are dropped off by their parents.She said: “Overall I don’t mind the presence of the club here but we have had issues with the parents of academy players parking across driveways.”When they drop off the players they park across the street and I’ve had to complain to the council a few times about it.”Most read in FootballAnother resident, who didn’t want to be named, said she had complained several times to Wolverhampton City Council about the loud music.”I have previously complained to the council three times about the music coming from the academy,” she said.Living Next to a Premier League Training Ground: Nightmare or Not?”It can be going on all day until 9pm at night. “I’ve even walked past and not seen any players in there, it can just be the coaching staff listening to it.”The anonymous resident also complained about the machine they used to cut the grass. “It’s like living next to a farm,” she added.”If you’re close enough you can hear all the shouting and swearing from the players as they are running about. “It’s not ideal as there’s a school nearby too.”The resident claimed it can be a struggle to get out of her driveway as “autograph hunters” block her in.She added: “There are signs up asking fans not to come along for safety reasons – but they still do.”Other Premier League training facilities are in rural or industrial areas whereas she feels forced to live next to one.She said: “Part of it is like a large dome and there’s also this awful noise which I think must be air-conditioning or an extractor fan from the kitchens and dining area.”When I take my dog for a walk, if the wind is blowing in the right direction you can hear it from up to four or five football pitches away.”I have written to the academy’s director to raise my issues but I never get a reply. “I think they think if they can ignore it, then they can just carry on.”However, not all the residents are against living next to the training pitch.Wolves fan Thomas Lloyd, 37, said he loved living nearby.He added: “It’s nice to get a glimpse of the players who I go and support every week.”The club is a big part of my life so I really don’t mind it being on my doorstep.”City of Wolverhampton Council confirmed they had previously received a complaint about noise as well as parking issues around the Wolves training ground.A council spokesperson said: “Our records show we have received one complaint, dating back to December 2023, regarding music emanating from the site and this was resolved at the time.”We have not received any further noise complaints this year regarding the site, however, we will take any concerns that are raised seriously and deal with them appropriately.”We are aware of some historical parking issues in the area and have offered residents the opportunity to apply for H markings, which protect access to driveways.”The Sun has approached Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. for comment.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt comes after a homeowner living next to a world-famous football stadium explained why match days are a nightmare.And these residents revealed why living next to a Premier League training ground is the worst.One resident likened it to ‘living next to a farm’Credit: SWNS:South West News ServiceThe council said they would deal with any concerns appropriatelyCredit: SWNS:South West News ServiceAutograph hunters block residents’ driveways, according to localsCredit: SWNS:South West News Service More

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    Tottenham star James Maddison selling jaw-dropping £2.5million mansion with pool, football pitch and bar

    JAMES MADDISON is flogging his jaw-dropping house that comes with its own football pitch for £2.5million.The Tottenham ace’s pad comes with a stunning outdoor swimming pool and its own football pitch.James Maddison’s £2.5million Nottinghamshire mansion has been listed for saleCredit: GettyMaddison’s pad comes with all the luxury you would expect with a top footballerCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThe property features a stunning pool and full-sized football pitchCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingFriends and family can relax by the pool areaCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThe property comes with a generous open plan living areaCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThe property is comparable to a luxury Spanish villaCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingFriends and family can also gather round by the pool alongside a luxury fire pit.The property features a bar which is lined with framed football shirts from fellow Premier League stars he’s played against.They include Mo Salah and Kevin De Bruyne, who he swapped shirts with.Others from former Prem stars such as Harry Kane, Sergio Aguero and Mesut Ozil also feature on the wall.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAccompanying the bar is also a pool table, with Maddison in the past talking about his love of billiards.And of course there is a dart board. Maddison is a huge fan of the sport and even performs a darts celebration when he scores.His staggering collection of trainers are also visible stacked up on shelves.Maddison, 27 – who missed out on England’s Euro 2024 squad – lived in the house in Ruddington, Nottinghamshire while at Leicester City.Most read in FootballThe bar features the shirts of many famous players’ shirtsCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingA football pitch means whoever buys the house can sharpen their skillsCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingA cosy TV area is perfect for watching filmsCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingIt features a minimalist kitchenCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingSports memorabilia is featured throughoutCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingMaddison’s sneaker collection is also on showCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe moved closer to Tottenham after his £40million switch last summer.The home is also equipped with electric gates, CCTV system, video intercom entry system and security fencing, as reported by Luxury Property News.FHP Living who are marketing the home, described the property as: “A magnificent “Grand Design” style home occupying a generous mature plot in the region of 0.8 acres that backs onto woodland.Tottenham star James Maddison opens up on three-month injury layoff which stopped him being a dad to newborn twins“The Eco/Passive design offers high levels of thermal comfort & air quality and was completed in 2012 being built on a “no expense spared” program.“The property offers luxurious leisure facilities to include an outdoor heated pool with motorised safety cover, pool room, entertainment studio, gymnasium and artificial grass football pitch.Maddison has been pictured playing on the football pitch in the pastCredit: Instagram / @kennedyalexaHe pictured himself having a kickabout alongside girlfriend Kennedy AlexaCredit: Instagram / @maddersThe pool area features a stunning viewCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThe pool also has a sheltered areaCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingTh outside area also has an underground gymCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThe mansion has a Spanish villa influence to itCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThe property is far away from main roadsCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThere’s a bedroom by the pool for guests to relaxCredit: Jam Press/ FHP Living“The property is protected by a state of the art security system to include CCTV, automated gates, video intercom entry system & security fencing. Showroom style car garage with separate visitor car park.”Both the pool table and football pitch bare James Maddison’s initials.Maddison has a son, two and one-year-old twins with partner Kennedy Alexa.The property features a spa roomCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingLuxury oozes throughout the mansionCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThe house is protected by electronic gatesCredit: Jam Press/ FHP Living More

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    Brendan Rodgers sells Cheshire mansion on same street as Sir Alex Ferguson to Liverpool star but makes £50,000 loss

    BRENDAN RODGERS has finally sold his luxury English mansion on Sir Alex Ferguson’s former street but suffered a £50,000 loss.The Celtic boss spent £3.95million in 2022 on the Cheshire property – but it has now been snapped up by Liverpool star Alexis MacAllister.Rodgers sold his luxury mansion on Fergie’s old streetThe stunning property was initially bought for £3.95mIt was listed for £4.2m before the asking price was slashed by 200,000But Liverpool ace Alexis Mac Allister picked up the new home for a knock-down £3.9mCredit: GettyRodgers put the house up for sale for offers over £4.2m last August but after struggling to find a buyer reduced the asking price in January.Documents show the former Liverpool boss sold the house to midfielder MacAllister, 25, last month for £3.9m.This amounts to a £50,000 loss.Legendary Manchester United manager Fergie put his home on the same street up for sale for £3.5m last November.read more football newsFergie had to slash £250,000 to find a buyer for the property which was eventually snapped up in April.Both properties were on an exclusive street in Wilmslow, Cheshire.Rodgers’ stunning property comes with five bedrooms, a gym, landscaped gardens, a double garage and a bar area.It also features CCTV, underfloor heating, air conditioning in most of the bedrooms, electronically operated blinds and speakers in the ceilings. Most read in FootballSir Alex Ferguson also slashed the price on his luxury mansionFergie sold it in AprilBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPlanning permission has also been granted for ‘leisure facilities’ to be created.Property agent Sofia Da Silva said: “Immaculately presented to a very high specification, every part of this property is finished exceptionally.Moment Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers fends off steward to usher young fan off pitch as he says security man was ‘much bigger than he was’A description of the mansion added: “An exceptional double gable-fronted contemporary residence finished to an uncompromising standard located on one of Wilmslow’s most prestigious roads.”Rodgers was the victim of a terrifying robbery at his £1.6m home in Bearsden, near Glasgow, in 2019 just after he left the Celtic job for Leicester.He was not in the property but his family were forced to hide in a bathroom as the robbers stormed in and swiped medals.Rodgers rejoined Celtic to replace Ange Postecoglou who left for Tottenham and sealed a league and cup double.Ferguson, who also managed Aberdeen, moved to a £1.2m house near to his son Darren so he could be closer to his grandchildren in the village of Goostrey, Cheshire.Klopp copied Fergie’s ‘biggest mistake’ and it’s derailed his final season, says Dave KiddBy Dave KiddJURGEN KLOPP was genuinely surprised to hear it, on the January day when he announced his intention to quit Liverpool at the end of the season.It was put to him that Sir Alex Ferguson had told his Manchester United players in the summer of 2001 that the coming season would be his last.Ferguson later performed a U-turn and stayed at Old Trafford for another 11 years.But the great Scot admitted that revealing his intentions had been the ‘biggest mistake I made’.“I think a lot of them put their tools away,” said Ferguson, “They thought, ‘Oh, the manager’s leaving’.”It was a part of English footballing history which Klopp knew nothing about and he raised his eyebrows when he was told about it.Liverpool were top of the Premier League, having lost only a single domestic match all season – and that a controversial VAR-infested affair at Tottenham.But their form has nosedived since, with dreams of a farewell quadruple long gone.And Klopp may well now be reflecting on the wisdom of his announcement.Read Dave Kidd’s take on Klopp’s demise in full.Or check out all of Dave Kidd’s articles. More

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    Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson, 76, heartbreakingly reveals doctors can’t tell him how long he has left to live

    SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON admits he doesn’t know how much longer he has left to live.The former England and Manchester City manager bravely revealed in January that he’s been battling pancreatic cancer.Sven-Goran Eriksson revealed in January that he’s battling pancreatic cancer and that he’d been given a year to lifeCredit: GETTYThe former England manager admits he doesn’t know how much longer he has leftCredit: REUTERSDoctors initially gave the Swede – who managed the Three Lions for five years and three tournaments – “about a year” to live.But the 76-year-old has now revealed his doctors can’t give a definitive answer on when he’ll unfortunately lose his battle with the disease.Writing in his Telegraph column, the former Lazio and Roma manager said: “If you ask the doctors how long I have left they can’t answer.”Eriksson, sadly, has already accepted that the end of his colourful life is nigh.READ MORE ON SVENBut he’d rather not know when he’ll leave this world.”Does that worry me?” he asked. “I think it’s better not to know.”You usually find that everybody talks well about people when they are dead. I am lucky that they talk well about me while I am aliveSven-Goran ErikssonLike millions of cancer sufferers around the world, Eriksson has his good days and bad days.He said: “On a day-to-day basis it’s a little bit up and down. Some mornings I wake up feeling totally perfect.Most read in FootballSven-Goran Eriksson has tried to stay positive throughout his brave battle with the diseaseCredit: Getty”Well almost, and the other mornings it’s a problem. But the good days are still here and I am fine.”The outpouring of support and well-wishes he’s received since bravely announcing his diagnosis has moved Eriksson.Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, 75, reveals he has cancer and has ‘at best a year to live’He said: “I have travelled all over Sweden, England, Italy and Portugal and I’ve had tears in my eyes so often at the kindness of people.”You usually find that everybody talks well about people when they are dead. “I am lucky that they talk well about me while I am alive.”One person who has moved Eriksson over these last few emotional months is his former England skipper David Beckham, who recently visited him at his Bjorkefors farm.Recalling Becks’ visit, Eriksson said: “He came with six litres of wine from dates that were important to me.”He had wine from 1948 – the year I was born, very nice of him.”He is genuine, he could have been a big diva, but he is quite the opposite.” More

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    Pele’s £1.1m mansion abandoned & stripped by fanatic looters after house ‘left to rot by son’ following legend’s death

    PELÉ’S £1.1million beachside mansion has been abandoned and stripped by fanatic looters following the legend’s death.The late star’s once-luxurious home in Brazil’s coastline is now a graveyard of memories of lovers, football, and a debt of thousands of pounds after his family took over the mansion.Pele passed away in December 2022 aged 82 after a long battle with cancerCredit: AFPThe once-luxury backyard now has a dirty pool and overgrown grassCredit: G1 SantosThe home had a room full of Pele memorabilia, but now lies fully destroyedCredit: G1 SantosFor over 40 years, Pelé’s haven was his mansion situated in an exclusive condominium in Guarujá, in the São Paulo state.In the property valued at approximately £1.1million (R$8 million), the King of Football experienced the greatest memories between his many trips around the world.Just 500 metres from the ocean, the house is located on Pernambuco beach, one of the most prestigious beaches in Brazil.Built on land that occupies an entire block, Pelé’s home is surrounded by a stone wall, which looks more like a fortress.Read more about footballBehind it, there are stories that begin around 1981, when Pelé stopped living in New York to resume life close to his family in Brazil.THE KING’S HAVENWith dozens of suites and rooms, there was plenty of space for his countless trophies, a cinema and even a professional studio where Pelé ventured to record his own songs. When friends came over, a huge dance club on the top floor would turn any gathering into a wild party.The King didn’t need to leave his home to have fun as his backyard featured tennis and footvolley courts, a mini football field, a sauna and a large swimming pool.Most read in FootballPelé also built a chapel on the site, so that his mother, Celeste, could pray, as the Arantes do Nascimento family had always been very Catholic.Brazil football legend Pele dies aged 82The house used to have a beautiful pool area before the star’s deathCredit: G1 SantosPele’s living room used to look like this before it was left to rotCredit: instagram/@leodiasWhat was once a stunning living room is now left to crumbleCredit: instagram/@leodiasThe mansion was the King’s penultimate home. It was where Pelé experienced great love, including his relationship with presenter Xuxa and other famous models and actresses of the time.Part of his marriages also took place in the house – he moved after the end of the first with Rosemeri Cholbi, but lived there with Assíria Nascimento, his second wife, and also with Márcia Aoki, his last partner.Famous global artists, musicians, athletes and even journalists who were old friends were frequent guests at Pelé home, who would be welcomed by the football star in shorts and shirtless.At Pernambuco Beach, Pelé could leave the Santos star at the door and enjoy some family time as Edson.LEFT TO ROTThe once lavish mansion has now fallen into disrepair after Pelé’s death in December 2022.An example of the financial crisis that plagued the King’s business in his final years, the home raked up a property tax debt with the Guarujá City Hall of approximately £70,000.It has been on the market for sale since 2017 but chances of it getting sold are slim as the home was robbed by looters ever since.Shocking pictures show the giant pool completely green next to a crumbling jacuzzi and waterslide.There is no water in the bathrooms and no furniture apart from some broken objects and equipment.READ MORE SUN STORIESOutside, overgrown grass and bushes are starting to swallow the home, also marked with traces of dirt, dust and cobwebs.Pelé’s family has denied that the home is in abandonment state, Brazilian outlet Istoe reports.An aerial view of the home, which had tennis courts and a football pitchCredit: Google MapsHow the home used to look like in 2011Credit: Google MapsPelé’s life and careerPelé, born Edson Arantes do Nascimento on October 23, 1940, in Três Corações, Brazil, is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.He started his professional career at the young age of 15 with Santos FC and quickly rose to fame due to his exceptional talent and goal-scoring ability.Pelé joined Santos FC in 1956, making an immediate impact by scoring on his debut.His remarkable skills and agility caught the attention of the football world, and he soon became a key player for the team. By the age of 16, he was the top scorer in the Brazilian league.Pelé’s international debut came in 1957 when he played for the Brazilian national team. He gained worldwide recognition during the 1958 FIFA World Cup in Sweden, where he scored six goals, including two in the final, helping Brazil win their first World Cup. At just 17, he became the youngest player to play in a World Cup final.Pelé went on to win two more World Cups with Brazil in 1962 and 1970.The 1970 World Cup in Mexico is particularly notable, as Brazil’s team, featuring Pelé, is often considered one of the greatest football teams in history. The star’s performance in this tournament solidified his legacy, as he scored crucial goals and provided assists, showcasing his all-around brilliance.Pelé’s impact on football is immeasurable. He was named FIFA’s Player of the Century and received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the International Peace Award and the Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award. The Brazilian legend sadly passed away in December 2022 aged 82, after a long battle with cancer. More