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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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      England star Mason Mount turning supercar garage at £4m mansion into a hi-tech golf simulator – despite course NEXT DOOR

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      MAN Utd star Mason Mount has kicked off plans to turn a garage into a golf simulator room at his £4million mansion – next door to a golf course.The midfielder has splashed out on a luxury six-bed new build property in Cheshire.Mason Mount is looking to transform part of his homeCredit: GettyThe football star is known to be a fan of golf and wants to perfect his swinging techniqueCredit: GettySo he has decided to transform a car garage to a high-tech golf simulatorCredit: https://www.instagram.com/masonmount/Mount also applied to his local council for planning permission to build a new gym extensionCredit: https://www.instagram.com/masonmount/His new abode comes with an array of luxury features, which include a pool room, gym and two cinemas.The sprawling house backs on to a prestigious golf resort, providing the home with picturesque views.But, seemingly not happy with just his skills on the football pitch, Mason, 25, is also determined to perfect his golf swing.Now, it seems that the footballer intends to convert an existing garage into a home golf simulator room, despite the close proximity to the course. READ MORE ON MASON MOUNTIt comes after the sports star was seen driving around a golf course last year in a garish bright red Ferrari golf buggy.The midfielder took time out to relax and practice his swing ahead of his first competitive debut following his £60million move from Chelsea.Mount has also applied to his local council for planning permission to build a new gym extension with a sauna, steam room and study.But he needs planning permission because the proposed works are around trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), in a green belt area.Most read in FootballHis plush double-fronted pad was built just two years ago and boasts full-length windows, five bathrooms, an open plan kitchen and dining area, orangery and office.It also has a number of reception rooms, a first floor glazed balcony with decking and a second cinema in the loft.Former Chelsea team-mates Mason Mount and Jorginho embrace after Man Utd’s pre-season defeat to Arsenal Officials at the local council gave the go-ahead for the new build despite an objection from a neighbour.In a letter to the council, they wrote: “I don’t believe another property on [the lane] has three full floors and, looking at the proposal, I don’t believe would be in keeping with the area.”Planners are expected to make a decision on the proposed garage conversion and gym extension in October.Other famous footballers who live nearby include Everton’s Jordan Pickford and Michael Keane, and Man Utd goalkeeper Tom Heaton.Close neighbours include Everton’s Jordan PickfordCredit: GettyHis abode features a pool room, gym and two cinemasCredit: GettyIt also has a number of reception rooms and a first floor glazed balcony with deckingCredit: @masonmount More

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      Liverpool ace Trent Alexander-Arnold avoids having to tear down £50,000 padel tennis court

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      ENGLAND star Trent Alexander-Arnold has dodged a balls-up after having a £50,000 padel tennis court built in his garden without planning permission.The Liverpool defender, 25, faced having to tear it down amid fears the noisy games could lead to a volley of complaints from neighbours at his £5million Cheshire pile.Trent Alexander-Arnold has dodged a balls-up after having a £50,000 padel tennis court built in his garden without planning permissionCredit: GettyThe local parish council objected and raised concerns about players disturbing locals in the quiet village of Goostrey, where neighbours include ex-Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.The Campaign to Protect Rural England agreed, saying: “A padel court for private use in no way justifies an intrusion into the open countryside surrounding a village.”There were also concerns the unauthorised construction — 25 per cent smaller than a normal tennis court — would have a negative impact on the countryside.But the footballer, ­dating Jude Law’s actress and model daughter Iris, has now been granted permission retrospectively.read more on footballCheshire East council approved it as long as he removes four floodlights to prevent light pollution.He has also hired ­landscapers to plant trees and hedges for screening.Padel tennis is said to be the world’s fastest growing sport and garden courts are becoming the ultimate outdoor status symbol for the homes of the rich and famous.It’s been championed by celebs including Shakira, supermodel Elle Macpherson and rapper Stormzy.Most read in FootballThe sport was given the royal seal of approval after it emerged Prince William and his wife Kate are hooked on the sport.Who is Iris Law and is she dating footballer Trent Alexander Arnold More