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      Amir Khan’s ‘Dubai-style’ wedding venue is booked solid by rich kids SO loud we can’t open our windows, neighbours blast

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      AMIR Khan’s £11million “Dubai-style” wedding venue has left neighbours fuming as it booms out noisy music, they claim. The former boxer’s latest business venture in his hometown of Bolton has rattled locals since being open after a whopping decade build.Amir Khan, pictured with wife Faryal Makhdoom, hosted the first wedding at his new venue last weekCredit: Jam PressThe Balmayna opened this month after a 10-year buildCredit: STEVE ALLENThe former boxer has tried to give it a Dubai-feel by putting in fake palm treesCredit: STEVE ALLENAlley ways behind the venue were recently blighted by fly tippersCredit: STEVE ALLENHosting its first do on Saturday, the extravagant Balmayna disturbed residents in nearby terraced houses with “hundreds of guests” piling into the three-storey building and blocking roads. The imposing glass-fronted building’s location is a far-cry from the United Arab Emirates’ city as it stands next to a tyre fitters, a car wash and several takeaways. Inside however looks lavish boasting marble floors, chandeliers and a real-life waterfall – along with some plastic palm trees.One resident – who said the location was an “odd place” for the wedding venue – said she’d been disturbed by loud music on its opening night. read more on khanThe anonymous homeowner said: “I’m also worried it might lead to too much traffic.“It is a concern because lots of families have more than one car and we have parking problems already.“It’s an odd place to build such an extravagant wedding venue for hundreds of guests.”The woman added that her family had lived in the area for 25 years and she would have preferred the former brownfield site to be converted into a “green space for locals to enjoy”.Most read in BoxingAnother resident said she had no choice but to keep her windows closed last Saturday to shut out the noise. “I was trying to watch TV, I heard someone playing music outside but I didn’t realise there was a wedding on at first.Amir Khan blasted for posing with machine-gun toting ‘squad’ as his wife asks ‘do you think you’re a gangster’ “It seemed to start around 5pm and last until 9pm.“I also saw cars turning around in the road outside. They were causing a bit of congestion and didn’t seem to know where they were going.”She added: “We’ll just have to see what happens when they have more weddings.“The noise and traffic issues could bother some people.“Personally, I’m not that bothered – but I don’t have a car any more.“I’d be more worried if the music goes on to two or three in the morning.”Other residents said they weren’t concerned about The Balmayna being so close to their homes.Amir Khan’s business empireWITH a fortune estimated to be worth £40million, Khan has made some shrewd decisions for a life after boxing.
      His reality show Meet the Khans: Big in Bolton gave us a glimpse into his world with wife Faryal Makhdoom and their family.
      Khan is also the co-owner of India’s Super Fight League, which has attracted hundreds of millions of viewers.
      He also founded the Super Boxing League in India, which boasts a multi-million TV deal with Sony ESPN.
      The former world champion has launched his own promotion company called Khan Promotions.
      Khan’s first signing as a promoter was English amateur champion Tal Singh.
      And he will have his pick of local fighters from Bolton and Peterborough, as well as its surrounding areas thanks to his boxing gym, the Amir Khan Academy.
      Khan also launched his academy in Islamabad with the aim of training Pakistani amateur boxers to compete in future Olympics.

      Mohammed Mubashar Ecohsan, 42, described Khan as an “icon”, adding: “I am sure he’s followed all the correct protocols.“The council must have looked at the potential problems.”Ali Hai, 35, who runs the nearby RB Cornershop convenience store, said he hoped the venue would bring in extra customers.“I think it’s good for businesses and good for the area in general,” he said.“But I’m not sure all the residents won’t have problems.”The venue has previously been blighted by fly-tipping and some residents have complained that it doesn’t fit in with the local area.Some locals even moaned of rats scurrying around the streets. The Balmayna – named after the Arabic word for enamelled – is a project between weddings and events company Excellency Midlands and Bolton-born Khan, 37.Khan received planning permission for the multi-million project in 2013.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut in the following years it was repeatedly rocked by setbacks as costs spiralled to more than £11m.The venue was contacted for comment.Amir Khan’s boxing careerAMIR Khan shot to fame as an amateur, aged just 17, when he won a silver medal in the lightweight division at the 2004 Olympics, becoming Britain’s youngest boxing Olympic medalist.
      He made his professional debut against David Bailey in July 2005.
      In 2007, he was named ESPN prospect of the year.
      He later became one of the youngest ever British professional world champions, winning the WBA title at the age of 22.
      On 6 December 2008, Khan scored a comeback win against Oisin Fagan with a second-round stoppage; Khan won the vacant WBA International lightweight title.
      It was announced on 8 April 2009 that Khan would move up to the light-welterweight division to fight Andreas Kotelnik for the WBA light-welterweight title on 18 July. Khan won by unanimous decision and became the third-youngest Brit to win a world title, at the age of 22.
      In early 2016, it was announced that Khan is moving up two weight divisions to middleweight, to fight Canelo Álvarez.
      Khan lost to Álvarez by way of knockout in round six.
      On 13 May 2022, Khan announced his retirement from boxing with a record of 34 wins from his 40 fights.
      Khan received a two year ban in April 2023, backdated to April 2022, after a doping test revealed the presence of ostarine following his fight against Kell Brook.
      The tribunal ruling over the case accepted Khan’s argument that the violation was not intentional. More

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      Kylian Mbappe ‘snaps up £15m mansion in Beckham’s old neighbourhood’ next door to Real Madrid legend and Hollywood star

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      KYLIAN Mbappe has reportedly splashed out more than £15million on a mansion in Madrid.The French superstar, expected to sign for Real Madrid after confirming his exit from Paris Saint-Germain earlier this month, is said to have finalised the purchase on Tuesday afternoon.Kylian Mbappe has reportedly splashed out more than £15million on a mansion in MadridCredit: RexIt’s where David Beckham spent most of his time living when he was in the Spanish capitalCredit: GettyRichard Gere would become Mbappe’s neighbourCredit: GettyAs would Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos and wife Pilar RubioCredit: Alamy Live NewsRespected Spanish daily La Razon says the house he has bought is in the exclusive Madrid suburb of La Moraleja, where David Beckham spent most of his time living when he was in the Spanish capital.And it says his neighbours will include former Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos and his stunning model wife Pilar Rubio as well as Hollywood star Richard Gere and his Spanish publicist wife Alejandra Silva.La Razon said Mbappe, who has yet to officially announce where he will play football next season, said the striker had considered the gated estate of La Finca where Jude Bellingham lives and Cristiano Ronaldo still owns property as an option.But it reported the 25-year-old, who threw an extravagant party for 250 guests at a stylish Italian restaurant a short walk from the Eiffel Tower on Monday night, ended up opting for La Moraleja a 15-minute drive from Real Madrid’s Valdebebas training complex because it was “more comfortable.”READ MORE IN football The mansion he is said to have bought reportedly forms a ‘golden triangle’ with the homes of Ramos and Gere.Ramos’ place is close to the property Mbappe has purchased and the home the US actor shares with his wife is also near, according to La Razon.Spanish news website El Confidencial said the French footballer’s property purchase had been sealed following a “war between real estate companies that had lasted months.”La Moraleja has long been one of the favourites of LaLiga’s leading footballers and other household names in Spain.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt was a private estate belonging to a widowed marchioness until the middle of the 20th century before the construction of the first family homes.Some of its famous residents, including Spanish actress Ana Obregon who was once linked to Beckham during his time in Madrid, live on gated private estates with 27/4 security within the main La Moraleja estate.Watch Kylian Mbappe ‘fall in love in three seconds’ as he is caught out ogling glamorous influencerThe former England captain and his designer wife bought their old home there in June 2005 from a French couple for £3million.They sold it to a wealthy Spanish entrepreneur who headed a plastic waste disposal firm for £4.2million nearly ten years later and eight years after they moved out.Posh and Becks lived in rental properties before finding their dream home, which boasted an outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis courts, a small football pitch and a children’s play area.They spent £350,000 refurbishing the five-bed house, set in two acres of land, after consulting a Feng Shui expert.Police were called twice while they lived there – once after complaints from neighbours about noise when Becks celebrated his 31st birthday with a May 2006 party and six months later when three Japanese journalists mistaken for armed raiders sneaked into the grounds.Victoria and youngest son Cruz, then just 19 months, were inside the mansion at the time.READ MORE SUN STORIESA uniformed security guard pulled his revolver on the three men fearing they were a gang of hardened criminals and six police cars raced to the house before the intruders were released after proving their identities.Beckham offered to rent the property to ex-Real Madrid star Kaka when the Brazilian joined the Spanish club, but the striker and now-estranged wife Caroline Celico eventually decided to move to VIP bunker La Finca.La Moraleja is an affluent residential district of AlcobendasCredit: Alamy More

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      Mason Greenwood puts six-bedroom mansion up for rent in latest sign he’s quitting Man Utd

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      EXILED Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood has put his six-bedroom mansion up for rent.The 22-year-old’s £2million, fully-furnished pad is available for £14,000-a-month.Mason Greenwood has put his six-bedroom mansion up for rentCredit: GettyGreenwood signed with Spanish club Getafe last September on a season-long loan, which finishes at the end of next monthCredit: GettyA source said: “The fact it’s on the market is a strong indication Mason has no plans to return to United.“The house was his home when he hit the big time with the club.“It was also where he was ordered out of bed by detectives when he was arrested, and became his sanctuary when waiting to find out if he was going to be charged.”England’s Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 following allegations of attempted rape and assault. READ MORE ON MASON GREENWOODProsecutors later dropped all charges.A club internal review followed and United bosses ruled that Greenwood should ply his trade away from Old Trafford, leading to him joining Spanish club Getafe last September on a season-long loan, which finishes at the end of next month.A string of good performances and a haul of ten goals and six assists has seen some United fans call for new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe to bring the troubled star back.But The Sun understands Greenwood believes returning to Manchester would risk upsetting the life he has built with Wag Harriet Robson and their baby daughter Summer.Most read in FootballSeveral Premier League clubs have asked United to keep them updated with the situation while at least four European clubs including Getafe, Borussia Dortmund, Napoli and Atletico Madrid rumoured to be considering bids for him.United have put a price tag on the academy star of £40-£50m, which would be used to fund a squad rebuild.Mason Greenwood set to leave Man Utd as Getafe give transfer update More

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      Tyson Fury building ‘Grand Designs’ luxury six-bedroom mansion with pool, hot tub, sauna and even a CINEMA

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      TYSON Fury is transforming a rundown car park into a luxury “Grand Designs” mansion with a swimming pool, hot tub and cinema.The heavyweight world champion, 35, has applied for planning permission to replace the site with a lavish modern home.Tyson Fury celebrating victory following his knockout of Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium in April 2022Credit: GettyFury plans to turn the site into a luxury homeCredit: Cheshire East CouncilPlans for the lavish property include a swimming pool and hot tubCredit: Cheshire East CouncilThe site has become a dumping ground for used carsCredit: Cheshire East CouncilCurrently, the property’s estate in Cheshire’s “Golden Triangle” – popular with celebs and footballers – is overgrown.It includes a grim-coloured pond and has become a dumping ground for used cars. Next door, land owned by the Fury family had been used as an airport car park.Now the boxer wants to demolish the main eight-bedroom dwelling to replace it with a six-bed house complete with a swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and cinema.Read more sportFury is asking to add a two-metre high security fence around the perimeter.But Cheshire East Council’s heritage and design team consider the proposal to be a potential blight on the landscape.The council is also unhappy that the Gypsy King wants to chop down so many trees.It voiced concerns in an email, saying: “The loss of trees and tree groups along the western boundary is of concern, particularly as more trees and tree groups appear to be marked for removal on the landscaping drawing than are stated in the arboricultural impact assessment.”Most read in BoxingThe email adds: “The proposed boundary treatments include two-metre high walling and fences to all boundaries. “If there is a particular need for security, the height and dominance of these features in the locality might be understandable but, to retain rural landscape character, these tall blank barriers should be softened.”Tyson Fury shows off his air guitar skills to AC/DC and sings Mr Brightside as son Prince holds up WBC belt at open media workout ahead of Usyk boutSolutions include changing the proposed site’s layout to save trees, or planting new ones, while the security fence could be hidden by an external hedge row.Previously, Fury’s plans had hit the skids after bats were found roosting in a loft and then he was told birds flocking to his pond or fruit trees maybe a hazard to nearby jets.Local councillor Chris Hilliard has approved of the plans and hope it improves the property and area, which has been blighted by the car parking issue.He says: “Styal has been affected by several issues over the years. One of those issues is exceptionally apparent on this property and Moss Lane as a whole.”What were family properties or small industrious businesses have become car parking for the airport. “Many of this type of establishment have a very dubious reputation, with damage to vehicles, proprietors taking vehicles into local towns and leaving them for weeks, and a disregard for the local community.”It is obvious that this site is badly in need of redevelopment, and the property as drawn would be a large improvement over the current property on this plot.Tyson Fury’s life outside of boxingA WORLD heavyweight champion inside the ring, Tyson Fury also has a colourful life away from his mega fights.
      The hit Netflix show At Home With The Furys gave an insight into his day-to-day activities away from boxing.
      The Gypsy King is believed to have punched his way to a career haul of nearly £200million.
      Fury and his seven kids currently reside in a plush house worth a whopping £1.7m.
      He swapped his £550,000 home that overlooked Morecambe Bay for the mansion located in the same area.
      Wife Paris, 34, often gives us a glimpse into her fab property by sharing snaps on Instagram.
      The home featured heavily in the Netflix show At Home with the Furys, which offered fans a glimpse inside the chaotic and full-on life of Britain’s top heavyweight boxer.
      Season one offered a glimpse into his fight preparations ahead of a showdown with Derek Chisora in December 2022.
      And Fury also has an absolute monster collection of motors he has been seen behind the wheel of.
      Most recently, he added a stunning customised Porsche GT3 RS worth over £200,000 to his car collection.
      He is also said to own several Rolex watches, flashing a £60,000 diamond-laden 18ct timepiece from the brand as he prepared for his fight with Whyte.

      “The plans would allow for the improvement of the landscape, a potential increase in biodiversity, and the removal of invasive species.”In December, Fury and his two brothers John Jr and Shane landed in hot water with the courts for renting out a car park on their land.Dad John was at Chester Magistrates’ Court to defend his sons.He said he had signed a lease agreement with a valet company and they had done nothing wrong by failing to cough up £82,166 to the council for a car park, which adjoins his house in Styal.The court also heard he handed ownership of the land to his sons – who are worth over £134 million – following a “fight with the wife 20 years ago”.John Sr said: “I didn’t even have to be here but I’ve come here today to tell you the boys have nothing to do with anything of it, especially Tyson.“It’s ridiculous when you’re paying millions of pounds in taxes. He hasn’t lived at that address for 18 years.“All I’ve done is rent a piece of land out. I have no understanding of any kind of business or what they do. READ MORE SUN STORIES”It was just an empty yard, that’s all I’ve ever done.”But District Judge Mr John McGarva ordered the three brothers to pay the business rates bill plus court costs of £17,206 – totalling nearly £100k.Fury and his family pose for a photo promoting their hit Netflix showCredit: Courtesy of NetflixThe site currently includes a grim-coloured pondCredit: Cheshire East CouncilFury’s current mansion in Morecambe, which featured in hit Netflix show At Home With the FurysCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvin MediaOvergrown land currently occupies the site in CheshireCredit: Cheshire East CouncilThe council has concerns about the potential loss of treesCredit: Cheshire East Council More

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      Man Utd ace Jadon Sancho heading for awkward reunion with Erik ten Hag after buying mansion round the corner from him

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      MANCHESTER United star Jadon Sancho is in line for an awkward encounter with Erik ten Hag – after the winger splashed out on a stunning mansion round the corner from where his manager lives.Sancho is currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund after the player and ten Hag had a spectacular bust up earlier this season.Jadon Sancho has bought a mansion round the corner from Erik ten HagCredit: ZenpixSancho purchased the £3.8 million stunning new home just a few minute’s walk from ten Hag’s home in Hale, Gtr ManchesterCredit: ZenpixSancho is currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund after having a spectacular bust up with ten Hag earlier this seasonCredit: PATen Hag jettisoned Sancho, 24, from the first team squad for United’s clash against Arsenal in September after accusing him of not having the right attitude in training.Sancho responded furiously in a statement posted on Instagram, accusing ten Hag of making him a “scapegoat”.The £73m man was never selected again by ten Hag and joined Dortmund on loan in January.Now the pair face an awkward reunion after Sancho purchased a £3.8 million stunning new home just a few minute’s walk from ten Hag’s home in Hale, Gtr Manchester.Read More on FootballThe five-bedroom home boasts an indoor swimming pool, cinema room and a huge open plan kitchen, living room and dining room.A source said: “Jadon and ten Hag have clearly struggled to get on this year and both have very strong views on each other.“Ten Hag is adamant Sancho should apologise, Jadon is equally as firm that he has nothing to apologise for and if anything he has been mistreated.“They struggle to get along when they are working, so the idea of them bumping into each other in the street could make for a very awkward encounter.”Most read in FootballSancho, who was pictured visiting the property which is still being built, joined United in the summer of 2021 but has struggled to adapt to live at Old Trafford.His loan deal finishes at the end of the season when he will return to an uncertain future at United.He is expected to start for Dortmund in the Champions League final against Real Madrid on June 1.Five things you didn’t know about Jadon Sancho (2) More

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      Incredible pictures show Tyson Fury with wife Paris outside £35k log cabin – before boxing champ amassed £300m fortune

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      THESE remarkable pictures show Tyson Fury’s rise from humble beginnings — to heavyweight champion of the world.Just 15 years ago Fury proudly posed for the camera with wife Paris, 25, while he was having a £35,000 gypsy-style one-bedroom cabin built on the site of his father’s scrap yard.Pictures of Tyson Fury and wife Paris in 2010 show the couple outside their one-bedroom cabinCredit: Matthew PoverTyson, just 22 at the time, was living a far more modest lifestyle before his boxing career took offCredit: Matthew Pover14 years later Fury is a multi-millionaire preparing for the latest defence of his world title against Oleksandr UsykCredit: EPAThe wooden building in Styal, Cheshire, was so small the 6ft 9in boxer had to stoop to get inside, while it was surrounded by caravans owned by other family members.Then 22 he boasted an unbeaten record of just 12 professional fights.But he already had his sights firmly set on the highest honours in boxing, saying: “It’s meant to be. My destiny. “I want to become champion of the world.”READ MORE TYSON FURYAt the time, he said the trappings of wealth held no interest for him“To me,” he declared, “fighting and boxing is more prestigious than Bentleys and Rolls-Royces. “Cars and things like that don’t impress me.”Fast forward to 2024, Fury, who left school when he was 13, has enjoyed unbroken success inside the ropes, winning 34 fights and drawing once against Deontay Wilder.And outside the ring, he has amassed an estimated £300million personal fortune. Most read in BoxingMoreover, should he overcome Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk, 37, tomorrow in the undisputed heavyweight champion title fight in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, his bank balance will swell by at least another £80million, enough to buy his log cabin 2,300 times over.The star, who holds the WBC belt, already enjoys a lifestyle he could only dream of while living in a log cabin and earning just a few thousand pounds a fight.Tyson Fury pulled apart from Oleksandr Usyk as fiery brawl breaks out at weigh-in for undisputed title fightHe lives with Paris and the couple’s seven children in a £1.7million mansion — which has “Gypsy King” emblazoned on the driveway — in Morecambe, Lancs.He also owns a £6million holiday home in the Spanish resort of Marbella and another two mansions in US fight capital Las Vegas.One of them is used to house his trainer when he is in fight camp.Alongside his array of homes, the 35-year-old has developed a £2million collection of supercars. It includes two Rolls-Royce Cullinans, which cost upwards of £500,000 each, a £150,000 Mercedes G-Wagon, a £50,000 classic Mini Cooper, a £150,000 Range Rover and a Ferrari.The Gypsy King has also landed millions in lucrative sponsorship deals with companies including Italian fashion label Claudio Luigi and drinks brand Wow Hydrate.For all of his fantastic wealth, viewers of last year’s hit Netflix series, At Home With The Furys, saw a mundane side to the boxer’s family life in Morecambe.Tyson and his family starred in Netflix documentary series At Home with the FurysCredit: Courtesy of NetflixHeavyweight champ Tyson is favourite with the bookies to win his fight against UsykCredit: GettyHe was seen taking the bins out, going to the tip and a barber’s and drinking tea from a chippy.On his 34th birthday, he opened everyday presents including pants, socks and a £5 T-shirt.If Fury — 4/15 favourite with the bookies — wins the Usyk fight, he will become the first undisputed world heavyweight champion since 1999 and certain to rake in tens of millions more from sponsorship deals around the world.His post-fight plans are simple, with Fury saying he was going to Saudi to “get paid, get laid and come back to Morecambe Bay”.Tyson has a formidable boxing record but so does his unbeaten opponentExpert analysisTYSON FURY’S life inside and outside of the ring has been a rollercoaster worthy of the crazy Riyadh skyline.

      It wasn’t too long ago he was overlooked by Team GB for the 2008 Olympics and failed to convince the Ireland team to let him in.
      One of his earliest professional assignments was a bout at the Norfolk Showground, Alan Partridge would have probably turned a ticket down.
      He was infamous for a sketch-show standard verbal volley against David Price where he made a mantra out of the term “you big stiff plumber from Liverpool”.
      He even upercutted himself flush in the face once – it went viral when that tern was reserved for infections.
      His physical and mental collapse after the magnificent dethroning of Wladimir Klitschko helped wash away a doping ban.
      And he has sky rocketed since he rebuilt his life and career after ballooning to 29st and plummeting into addiction.
      But now he stands on the cusp of utter boxing immortality and emulating only the finest big men in history.
      It will be some turnaround.
      And with 10 more fights still wanted by Saudi and a mega-money Anthony Joshua rivalry still to address, it might only just be getting started

      Fury’s promoter Frank Warren, 72, was more eloquent about the sporting contest he faces. He said: “These are two guys in their prime and very rarely in the past 30 or 40 years have heavyweights at their best fought each other.“This is happening and it’s a tremendous fight.“It’s going to be a major moment in sporting history, not boxing history, sporting history.”Fury and Usyk are destined to fight again later this year before the Gypsy King can battle Anthony Joshua in an all-British superbout.Warren said: “If Tyson comes through, of course we want to see the big fight between Fury and AJ.“But I don’t think that will be the fight afterwards. “I don’t think it will be because there is so much money involved for the loser of this fight — and the rematch. “I don’t know what sort of step-aside money you’d give them to do that.READ MORE SUN STORIES“It would only happen if someone was out of action after this first fight — that would be a thing. “But it will come around quickly, February.”Tyson had already won 12 of 12 professional fights back when he was 22Credit: Matthew PoverHe now enjoys a lifestyle he could only dream of when he was living in a log cabinCredit: Matthew PoverTyson has now amassed an estimated £300million personal fortuneCredit: Matthew Pover3% say I’d win fightTHREE percent of Brits think they could beat Tyson Fury, a poll found.

      Of the confident punters, Leicester and Glasgow locals thought they had the best chances, with 6 per cent claiming they had what it takes to knock out the Gypsy King in the ring.
      And 5 per cent of 25 to 34-year-olds say they would make light work of the heavyweight.
      In Paddy Power Bingo’s poll of 2,000, many also said they could take on Anthony Joshua.
      Paddy Power’s Rachael Kane said: “Brits must’ve had a knock to the head if they think they could flatten Fury.” More

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      Forgotten Premier League star, 35, now worth millions after lucrative career change

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      FORMER Premier League star Florin Gardos has swapped boots and matches for bricks and mortar by becoming a property developer.Now he is rolling in it after his new career renovating houses in London and building new homes in Romania.A former Romania defender is now worth a fortune after success in another careerCredit: GettyFlorin Gardos, pictured in action for Southampton against Arsenal, spent four years at SaintsCredit: GettySouthampton paid Steaua Bucharest £6million to sign the Romanian international defender in 2014.However, the 35-year-old made just 18 appearances during four injury-hit years at St Mary’s.Gardos left the Premier League to go to his homeland to join Universitatea Craiova and then retired in 2022.But he used the savings he banked from his time in the beautiful game to start a new career and he has not looked back since.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLGardos told Pro Sport: “I invested in houses in the UK after I got injured for the first time.“I had money in the bank, but didn’t invest it. There was a moment when I asked myself – what if something happened and I couldn’t play any more?“A friend who still lives in England guided me. “We bought houses on the outskirts of London built in the 1930s and ’40s, rebuilt them and rented them out.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“We bought them with extraordinary interest rates, 1.5 to 2.5 per cent. I had the advantage of my friend, who went out to find the properties.“He knew the market well, he knew estate agents and he had a renovation company. I learned from him.Most dramatic Premier League’s final days“Taking out a loan is not easy. Both you and the seller are required to have a lawyer, and the process of checking the documents takes a month or two.“The risk of spikes decreases, and it is a good investment.”After striking it lucky in our capital, Gardos, who won two Romanian titles with Steaua – now known as FCSB – returned back to his country and enjoyed more success.He told a podcast: “I set up a company when I returned to Craiova, and my associates advised me to start there.“We built a block with 20 apartments, and it sold very well. “We started a second one, and the world is open to us as people saw we do quality things.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I founded a second company in 2022 by myself.“I focused on building houses in my hometown Satu Mare.”Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Inside Tyson Fury’s modest £550k five-bedroom Morecambe home where he, wife Paris and growing family lived

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      TYSON FURY has been box office material for the best part of a decade.But the Brit boxing champion has, for large portions of his career, lived a modest life – despite being a multi-millionaire.Tyson Fury, pictured here alongside Paris, is one of the richest athletes on the planetCredit: AlamyBut for large portions of his career, the Gypsy King lived in a modest house worth £550,000Credit: ITVThe Fury home is filled with homages to Tyson’s title-filled careerCredit: ITVThe Fury household is kept afloat by Tyson’s wife ParisCredit: ITVWBC heavyweight champ Fury says has no plans to move away from the seaside town of MorecambeCredit: ITVThe Gypsy King has raked in some of the biggest purses in recent history and is on course to do so again this weekend when he faces Oleksandr Usyk for all the heavyweight marbles.Despite having taken part in some of the biggest fights of his era and the lavish perks of his job, Fury has refused to forget his roots.And those roots are firmly laid in the small town of Morecambe – where he owns two houses.Prior to moving into a £1.7million mansion in 2021, Fury and his massive family – which includes seven kids – lived in a modest house.READ MORE ON TYSON FURYThe Fury clan, according to Zoopla, lived in a five-bed and four-bathroom house worth just over £550,000.The house was far from what you expect a multi-millionaire to be residing in – with nothing overtly flashy on the exterior or interior.Despite his millions in the bank and a seemingly ever-growing family, Fury and his wife Paris were all too happy to call their old house home.Speaking on a three-part ITV documentary in 2020, “People say to me, ‘Why don’t you live in California or America?’ – why would I?Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT”Why would I abandon my own country for a bit of money and some fame?”I love it. I would never leave Morecambe. It’s true beauty. Sun sport’s panel question if Tyson Fury’s trash talk is ‘cringe’ ahead of Usyk showdown”If the weather was better, every house here would be a million quid.”Fury’s old digs were filled with homages to his numerous triumphs inside the ring.The titles he’s won during his glittering career are adorned next to a framed picture of him celebrating his stunning 2015 upset of Wladimir Klitschko.Before making Morecambe his home in 2011, Fury used to reside in a caravan on land owned by his dad John.Swanky motorsAnd the 35-year-old has a fully-restored gypsy wagon among his fleet of swanky motors – which includes two Rolls Royces.After countless hours renovating the wagon, Fury is as proud as punch to take it out for a spin as he is any of his supercars.He said: “[It’s] real gold, gold leaf, all hand-painted.”The Gypsy code says you must travel towards the sun, so we keep the sun towards the back.”When he’s not travelling the world or duking it out with some of the best heavyweights on the planet, Fury likes to spend time at home with his kids and chip in with the housework.Well, all the chores that need doing outside the house.He told The Guardian last year: “It’s not 50/50. Paris does it all [of the housework].”Paris does all the stuff in the house, and I do everything outside.”I do the bins, I do the school run and I pick up the dog s**t. “I’m an expert at the dog s**t picking up. Love it. I absolutely love it!”Credit: ITVThe Gypsy King decides to take the wagon out for a spin in a funny clip from last year’s ITV documentaryCredit: ITVFury admits the family home would go to pot if it wasn’t for wife ParisCredit: ITVFury will throw down with Oleksandr Usyk for all the heavyweight marbles nextCredit: EPAThe bins will be waiting for Fury when he returns from his venture to Saudi Arabia, where he’ll look to write his name into the history books.The Wythenshawe warrior will throw down with former pound-for-pound king Usyk on Saturday night to crown the heavyweight division’s first undisputed champion in nearly 25 years.Fury dreamed about being draped in all the belts when he began his professional career 16 years ago and is champing at the bit to make it become a reality.He recently told Sky Sports: “From a little boy, I said that and achieved it.”So I’ve got to be one of the rare few people who dreamed something as a child and achieved it as an adult.”It’s been [an] amazing journey.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And here we are now, 16 years later, about to be [the] undisputed champion of the world.”The biggest fight, in the last 25 years, which is an amazing effort.”Inside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport. More