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    Man City ace Phil Foden sparks fury with fishing-themed birthday party as neighbours blast ‘ridiculous’ noise

    PHIL Foden has angered some of his new neighbours after hosting a fishing-themed 25th birthday party – complete with a nightclub-style sound system, singer and DJs. The Manchester City and England midfielder moved out of his previous home following noise complaints from neighbours and recently splashed out on a new mansion in a more rural part of Cheshire. Phil Foden with The Voice’s Holly Ellison at the bashCredit: InstagramFoden’s fishing-themed birthday party annoyed some of his neighboursCredit: InstagramFoden with his birthday giftCredit: InstagramFoden’s partner Rebecca, 24, posted on their son Ronnie’s Instagram account videos of the party which showed 2018 The Voice singer Holly Ellison belting out dance tracks as partygoers enjoyed themselves. The mum of three posted: “The best night ever for my dads surprise fishing themed birthday party. “Thankyou to everyone who came and made it such a special night… also thankyou to our dj @dusk7__ & special guest @ultrabeat_official & @hollyellisonmusic. “Thankyou to @ledigo_events as always the best set up.” Read more newsHolly, 42, added in a post on TikTok: “What a night performing for @Phil Foden birthday celebrations! Incredible energy, amazing people & a night to Remember.”But the party was not welcomed by all, with some locals complaining that the sound of “Jamaican dancehall” music could be heard for miles around. Jayne Jennings complained: “Our local famous footballer back up to their old tricks. The noise level is ridiculous.” Greg Milam added: “I’m surprised all of Cheshire can’t hear it. It is unacceptable” while Oaul Eddie quipped: “Hopefully his mum is there to keep the peace.” Most read in FootballSome residents complained that they had not been invited, while John Swindley said: “Made walking the dog much more fun tonight.”Both Foden and his parents Claire and Phil Snr have previously been the subject of noise complaints stemming from loud parties at the former homes in Prestbury, Cheshire. New footage shows Phil Foden’s reaction to Man Utd fans’ sick chant aimed at his mum In July last year residents in his road penned an open letter branding him “selfish” and called for City to get involved.Foden, who turns 25 on Wednesday, has been left out of Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad so he can recover from an ankle injury. He has admitted his loss of form this season is due to struggling “off the pitch mentally”, saying: “some things are bigger than football”. City play their final Premier League game against Fulham today before taking part in the FIFA Club World Cup in June. In his spare time, Foden is a big fan of fishing, and last month was pictured holding up a catch alongside the team from Manchester-based Carp Fever.While last summer, he went on a £14-a-day angling holiday in the Cotswolds.He snubbed exotic destinations popular with other Premier League stars to spend five days with his dad fishing for carp, catfish, tench, pike and perch.An onlooker at Linear Fisheries in Witney, Oxfordshire, said: “Phil was happy as Larry camping out in a cheap tent,“He was so down to earth and was just hell-bent on trying to land himself a carp as the lake has some absolutely enormous ones in it.Read More on The Sun“While his England pals were living it up in posh hotels next to beaches, the most luxurious thing Phil had on his holiday was a Portaloo.”Foden’s agent was contacted for comment. There was even a bucking broncoCredit: InstagramThe party featured photos of Foden with his kids on fishing tripsCredit: InstagramA sign saying ‘Phil 25’Credit: InstagramEllison performing at the bashCredit: InstagramFoden enjoyed a £14-a-day angling holiday in the Cotswolds last summerFoden holds up a beauty caught on a trip with the team from Manchester-based Carp Fever in April More

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    Diego Maradona’s former club forced to ask neighbours to give them their ball back as fans look on at comical scenes

    DIEGO MARADONA’S former club embarrassingly had to ask for a ball back from local neighbours.Balls often fly out of stadiums, and many fans will be wondering where they end up and how they are retrieved.Diego Maradona started his professional career at Argentinos JuniorsCredit: Icon Sport – GettyMaradona’s infamous ‘Hand of God’ goal will live on in football folkloreCredit: Getty – ContributorAnd now a hilarious video has emerged on X showing how Argentinos Juniors, one of Maradona’s old clubs, get their balls back.The clip shows two club employees, both sporting the same T-shirts, knocking on the door of a local house in an attempt to retrieve a lost ball that had left the stadium.What made it even funnier was when one of the men got on his hands and knees to peer underneath the door to see if anyone was at home.It appeared that the ball landed on the rooftop of the building, with a steward in an orange jacket explaining that to the two Argentinos Juniors workers.Read more FootballThe game in question was ‘the ‘El Bicho”s 4-0 win over Estudiantes in the Argentine Primera Division, the country’s top flight. Juniors play at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona, named after the legend, whose career started at the Buenos Aires outfit. Maradona, who tragically passed away in November 2020, played 166 times for Juniors, scoring 116 goals from 1976 to 1981. He came through the youth ranks at the club, joining them in 1969. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKMaradona lifted the World Cup in 1986 with Argentina, playing a starring role in Mexico. He played every minute of every game for his country throughout the tournament, scoring five goals and laying on five assists. ‘How can you sell him?’ Ole Gunnar Solskjaer blasts Man Utd for Scott McTominay’s transfer to NapoliThe first of those goals was his infamous ‘Hand of God’ goal against England in a 2-1 quarter-final victory. Juniors are not the only side to have named a stadium after Maradona, with Napoli doing the same to honour their former forward after his death. More

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    Premier League star who survived cardiac arrest on pitch locked in bitter row with neighbours over ‘Grand Designs’ house

    FORMER Premier League star Fabrice Muamba has kicked off a huge row with neighbours after chopping down protected trees without planning permission.The former Bolton midfielder, 36, sparked fury over plans to turn a 1930’s mock Tudor pad into a modern footballer’s crib complete with a basement gym, cinema and play room.Ex-footballer Fabrice Muamba at his Cheshire homeCredit: Arthur Edwards / The SunMuamba’s playing career was cut short in 2012 after suffering a cardiac arrestCredit: AP:Associated PressHe has since worked in media and as a coachCredit: Getty – ContributorMore than half a dozen locals objected to the “overbearing” and “excessively intrusive” four-storey pad in the so-called Millionaire’s Row in leafy Wilmslow, Cheshire.Present and past neighbours include Liverpool stars Alexis Mac Allister, Andy Robertson and Joe Gomez, and former Man Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson and goalkeeper Sergio Romero.Muamba, whose career was tragically cut short when he suffered a cardiac arrest against Tottenham, was given the go-ahead for the Grand Designs-style makeover.But he was caught offside by council officials after felling a number of trees that were slapped with a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), and now faces a possible red card.Read more Sports NewsPapers filed at the local council reveal that the unauthorised works started last year but have not yet been completed.In a previous objection, one neighbour wrote: “The removal of much of the mature vegetation and trees before the now abandoned building work has been a massive blow to the general character of the area.”Another said: “The removal of trees at the front and side of the property has now totally changed the street scene, and had a detrimental effect on the amenity which is not in keeping with the residential area.”A third added: “This has left the site looking like a wasteland and has adversely affected the outlook of neighbouring properties.”Most read in FootballMuamba bought the five-bedroom pad for £1.3million and aerial photos from the sales listing in 2018 clearly show a cluster of trees at the front of the property.But when a Cheshire East Council forestry officer visited the site in October she found a large evergreen and a silver birch had been completely axed to the ground.England football legend Glenn Hoddle is lining up to spearhead a British Heart Foundation campaign to teach CPR to 270,000 BritsMuamba has now submitted revised plans for a detached garage and officials are expected to make a decision next month.The officer said: “During my visit and review of the application, it was evident that the landscape has changed significantly in terms of the tree population.”Following my site visits, a clear breach of the Tree Preservation Order has occurred.”This has now been submitted to planning enforcement.”Muamba’s agent refuted any suggestion of wrongdoing.He said the couple sent the council an email in October explaining that they had to chop the tree down after high winds caused the tree to “lean dangerously towards the road”.He said Muamba told the council: “A tree surgeon assessed it and immediately condemned it due to the serious risk to public safety and property. “Based on this expert advice, I had no choice but to remove it as a precaution. “To compensate for the loss, I am committed to planting four mature trees and will follow guidance from the Cheshire East Arboriculturist on the most suitable species. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I informed Cheshire East about this in October 2024, but I am still waiting for any feedback on the matter or the proposed replacement planting.”Cheshire East council was approached for comment.Fabrice Muamba’s health battleFabrice Muamba collapsed on the pitch while playing for Bolton Wanderers in 2012, aged just 23.His heart stopped due to a cardiac arrest triggered by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy but he was saved by quick-thinking medics at the pitchside.Muamba had been a super-fit elite athlete before being struck down by his heart condition.Early symptoms can include regularly feeling breathless, dizzy or very tired, or having heart palpitations.Often it is genetic, meaning it begins at birth, but in some people it can develop over time.Scientists are not entirely sure why.The midfielder’s heart stopped for 78 minutes before he could be fully resuscitated.He has since made a full recovery but retired from professional football shortly after the incident. More

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    Ex-Man Utd ace Roy Keane declares WAR on his noisy neighbours who use their leaf blowers before 8am

    ROY Keane has declared war on his noisy neighbours after one of them used a leaf blower before 8am.The fiery former Manchester United ace is no stranger to confrontation following his glittering 26-year career which saw him handed 13 red cards.Roy Keane has declared war on his noisy neighbours who use their leaf blowers before 8amCredit: PAHe heard one of the machines being used in the leafy area of Altrincham, CheshireCredit: AlamyThe Irishman, 53, was appearing on The OverlapTrafford council advises that noisy building work should not start before 7.30am on a weekdayCredit: GettyAnd despite calming since he became a TV pundit, he revealed a local has annoyed him by using the noisy power tool to tidy up the garden.Roy, 53, told pals Gary Neville, Ian Wright and Jill Scott how he was walking his dog after fireworks night at 7.15am when he heard one of the machines being used in the leafy area of Altrincham, Cheshire, where he lives.After calling for fireworks to be banned because they scare dogs, the Irishman, who was appearing on The Overlap continued: “Do you know what else should be banned?”I took my dog out this morning at 7.15 and where I live and someone is on the blower with the leaves at quarter past seven in the morning.Read more Sports News”It’s a disgrace. I think it should be banned.”Jill Scott joked: “Do you think they should just leave them?”Roy responded: “I was gonna go over and say ‘people are in bed!'”He continued his rant saying: “You’re not allowed to use them. It’s 8 o’clock.”Most read in FootballGas powered leaf blowers can reach between 80 and 90 decibels.85dB is considered damaging to human hearing and any noise exceeding 70 dB considered too loud for residential environments.’He should get a job somewhere else,’ fumes Roy Keane as he blasts Man Utd star for gesture after goal Trafford council, where Keane lives, advises that noisy building work should not start before 7.30am on a weekday and 8am at weekends.During Keane’s time at Old Trafford, Sir Alex Ferguson famously labelled City a “noisy neighbour” in 2009 when United came out on top 3-2 in a thrilling derby.He said at the time: “Sometimes you have a noisy neighbour. You cannot do anything about that. They will always be noisy.”You just have to get on with your life, put your television on and turn it up a bit louder.”It comes after Keane blasted Alejandro Garnacho for his refusal to celebrate his goal against Leicester.The winger was on the end of criticism from a Manchester United fan outside of Old Trafford before the Europa League clash against PAOK.Appearing on the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet, Keane and co were asked: “What advice would you give to young players when they get hassled by their own fans?”In response, Keane fumed: “If you can’t celebrate a goal, there is something drastically wrong with this game.”Whatever has gone on off the pitch for any player – it could be family stuff – you work all week, you’re playing the game to score a goal.READ MORE SUN STORIES”When you score a goal, there should be nothing else on your mind.”You’ve got fans who have travelled, paid fortunes to get there, and he’s on about people having a go at him.”Alejandro Garnacho had a muted celebration after scoring against Leicester in Man Utd’s 3-0 winCredit: AlamyKeane had a passionate response to the lack of celebrationIt sparked a passionate debate between himself and Ian Wright More

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    Real Madrid in dispute with neighbours amid claims their stadium is operating without a licence to show FOOTBALL

    REAL MADRID have allegedly been holding FOOTBALL matches at the Bernabeu with an expired licence, according to furious residents.Los Blancos have been locked in ongoing rows with a local group called the ‘Residents’ Association of People Affected by the Bernabeu’ for many years.Real Madrid’s ongoing dispute with its Bernabeu neighbours has taken a fresh turnAfter the residents group have claimed that the stadium does not have a licence to hold frequent concertsThe residents group’s latest claim is that both football matches and music concerts have been held at the Bernabeu Stadium without a valid licence.The association claims that they have found evidence that the current licence expired in 2001, according to Spanish outlet El Confidencial.It claims that members of the group came across the small print when they requested a copy of the licence during their legal battle with the LaLiga giants.But Real Madrid adamantly deny all allegations.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSA section of angry residents have also claimed that the Bernabeu should only be holding sporting fixtures and the odd “extraordinary event”, according to the the Madrid City Council.Group spokesperson Jose Manuel Paredes told The Times that “extraordinary events” do not include showing frequent concerts.The Association’s complaint has reportedly been presented to a judge, according to El Pais.The group also argue that in order for Madrid to have a valid licence, both the stadium and the exterior development work must be finished – which it is not.Most read in FootballConstruction work continues at the BernabeuCredit: AFPFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Bernabeu has entered the final stages of its £843million, five-year reconstruction.But the iconic European venue hosted a string of high-profile concerts over the spring and summer.Real Madrid’s iconic stadium looks unrecognisable with underground greenhouse below pitchRecent headliners have included Taylor Swift, Luis Miguel and Colombian star Karol G.This comes after Madrid were forced to postpone all concerts at the Bernabeu to comply with the capital city’s noise regulations.The group reportedly requested a copy of the licence on four occasions before receiving a response.Residents have also lodged complaints about the noise from the ongoing construction which started in 2019.Angry residents of apartment buildings near the stadium have put up banners on their balconies that read: “NO concerts.”The stadium has gone from hosting some 35 events per year before the refurbishment to planning more than 300.A club statement read: “Real Madrid has, and has always had, the corresponding municipal licence for activity and operation, which fully covers the holding of sporting events at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.”Furthermore, it is absolutely untrue that Real Madrid carries out or has carried out its sporting activity under an expired licence.”Nor is it true that this licence has been used by third parties misleadingly before any public administration.”The concerts that have been held at the Bernabeu do not require the granting of a municipal licence.”READ MORE SUN STORIESSunSport has reached out to Real Madrid for comment.Football matches returned to the Bernabeu in September, after Real Madrid were forced to play at the nearby Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano ground for 18 months.Plans unveiled a swanky new bar for fansCredit: room 1804 Design More

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    Micah Richards makes major change to £2m mansion after neighbours moaned about BBC pundit & ex-Man City star’s home

    MICAH Richards is making a massive change to his £2million mansion – months after his neighbours moaned about the property.The ex-Man City star and current TV pundit, 36, was previously met with neighbour moans after he submitted plans to extend his luxury five-bed pad.Micah Richards has submitted a planning application to extend his North Yorkshire padCredit: GettyThe design drawings show the desired extension at the back of the homeCredit: SuppliedRichards at his home with pal Jamie Carragher as they appear on Channel 4 hit GoggleboxCredit: Channel 4Despite uproar, officials made a decision in his favour and allowed renovations to go ahead.And now he wants to demolish an existing “poorly erected” conservatory to make way for a contemporary-style flat roof extension with steel cladding.Richards submitted plans for works on the lavish property, in North Yorkshire, which already boasts a cinema room, to provide “additional space that meets the needs of the occupants”.In an application submitted to the local council, Richards’ planning agent said: “The extension enhances the visual appearance of the existing building. read more football”It also enhances the visual impact of the surrounding environment.”The extension also improves the functionality of the existing building, providing additional space that meets the needs of the occupants.”This includes adding new living areas and outdoor areas that enhance the usability and convenience of the home. “The proposals will also provide a high quality family home for modern living.”Most read in FootballAnd officials have now granted the ex-baller’s plans.The council said: “In most cases, flat roof extensions will not be supported where they detract from the character and appearance of the surrounding area.Watch Micah Richards’ hilarious reaction after Arsenal hero David Raya reveals favourite CBS pundit in awkward interview”There have been many alterations and ‘domestification’ of the host dwelling… [but while it’s] of differing architectural style, it is of subservient portions and would not dominate the south elevation.”Overall, the development will not detract from the appearance of the host dwelling nor character of the area.”Richards bought his rural retreat for £1.3million in 2021 after hanging up his boots.But it is now believed to be worth £2million.Richards previously built an outdoor annexCredit: SuppliedSketches show the current building and the extension Richards wantsCredit: SuppliedTwo years ago, he won his battle with neighbours to convert a home office outbuilding into an annex, and carry out internal alterations.He also built extra accommodation on the first floor with two new dormer windows and five rooflights, despite objections about overlooking.Richards’ agent added: “The proposed extension is intended to present as a subtle addition to the existing house, that also amends a poor previously erected extension, tying the house together.”The design opens the ground floor internally to the rear with better access from the existing living spaces to the improved garden.”This will provide a much higher standard of accommodation in line with the need of a growing family along with improved amenity through better access to the garden and increased natural light internally.”Officials at the local council are expected to make a decision next month.So far, there have been no objections from neighbours.BIG SPENDERRichards has previously opened up about his big-spending while playing in the Premier League – and issued a warning to today’s superstars.The pundit burst onto the scene at Manchester City in 2005 – signing a big-money contract in the same year – aged just 17.Richards revealed he came into so much money overnight he impulsively spent it.The fan-favourite pundit bought supercars, a luxury mansion in the footballers’ paradise of Hale and even splashed out over £100,000 on a single night out.Speaking to The Athletic, Richards explained: “Imagine going from £500 a week to £5,000 a week… and then going from £5,000 a week to £50,000 a week.”Then you’d get bonuses, appearance money, a signing-on fee that was spread over the length of the contract.”I remember one pay packet was like “£250,000 for a month. I was at the training ground, just looking at my payslip, thinking, ‘Wow. How?'”What can you do? I know what I did. I went straight out and bought myself a Ferrari.”I already had a Range Rover and an Aston Martin, but I thought, ‘It’s time’. I bought myself a Ferrari, an F430. Then a 458 Speciale.”But the spending didn’t stop with cars. Richards continued:  “I started to look at houses in Hale.”I bought this £3m, seven-bedroom house and I was living with two brothers, two cousins, my best mate.”Where I was living was already more than enough, but this is what happens when you’re a footballer.”It’s always, ‘Who has the best house? Who has the best car?’.READ MORE SUN STORIES”You can never just be content. You’ve always got to want more.”Richards’ reps have been contacted for comment.Premier League star in neighbour row over basketball court & firepit builtBY Morgan JohnsonA PREMIER League star in an intense row with his neighbour over a basketball court and firepit has won a battle to keep them.Ben Chilwell, 27, became embroiled in the disagreement when he raised the back garden of his £5m Surrey mansion and erected a retaining wall for a new walkway.But the Chelsea defender failed to get the go-ahead for the Ground Force-style makeover at his luxury five-bed pad which boasts a swimming pool, gym and two games rooms.He needed consent from the local council for the “engineering operation” and faced a possible red card over the unauthorised development.His next-door neighbour objected, citing loss of privacy and overlooking, but the council have now granted retrospective permission for the landscape alterations.In his ruling, a planning officer said: “Despite the change in levels in this part of the garden, it is considered that the works do not significantly alter the overall land levels of the application site.”Moreover, the works are located in the rear garden and would not be visible from the street scene and are therefore acceptable.”The proposed development is considered in terms of scale, form, bulk, height, massing, spacing and design, and there would be no adverse impact on the character of the area or the visual amenities of the street scene as a result of the proposals.”Chilwell wants to plant new laurel and yew hedges to provide screening with further soft planting in grey, green and purple – but no blue.He also wants to splash out on a stone-stepped pool seating area with glass balustrade, and new paving at his home near Chelsea’s Cobham training ground.Documents submitted as part of the planning application reveal that building work on the sunken fire pit and basketball court started in April but has not yet been completed.In a letter objecting, the neighbour wrote: “This increase in height means someone in this section of the garden or on the firepit walkway now has direct line of sight into our garden, terrace and kitchen area.”This is a loss of amenity and the new levels mean we are now overlooked.”We are keen to retain the privacy and amenity of our home, terrace and garden and whilst we would prefer the new ground levels not to be so high we appreciate that some mitigation through screening foliage has now been proposed.” More

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    Premier League star in neighbour row over basketball court & firepit built without permission WINS battle to keep them

    A PREMIER League star in an intense row with his neighbour over a basketball court and firepit has won a battle to keep them.Ben Chilwell, 27, became embroiled in the disagreement when he raised the back garden of his £5m Surrey mansion and erected a retaining wall for a new walkway.The £5m mansion is undergoing works which neighbours have complained aboutCredit: Kevin DunnettBen Chilwell has won a battle to keep his basketball court and firepit at his mansionCredit: AlamyBut the Chelsea defender failed to get the go-ahead for the Ground Force-style makeover at his luxury five-bed pad which boasts a swimming pool, gym and two games rooms.He needed consent from the local council for the “engineering operation” and faced a possible red card over the unauthorised development.His next-door neighbour objected, citing loss of privacy and overlooking, but the council have now granted retrospective permission for the landscape alterations.In his ruling, a planning officer said: “Despite the change in levels in this part of the garden, it is considered that the works do not significantly alter the overall land levels of the application site.read more on football”Moreover, the works are located in the rear garden and would not be visible from the street scene and are therefore acceptable.”The proposed development is considered in terms of scale, form, bulk, height, massing, spacing and design, and there would be no adverse impact on the character of the area or the visual amenities of the street scene as a result of the proposals.”Chilwell wants to plant new laurel and yew hedges to provide screening with further soft planting in grey, green and purple – but no blue.He also wants to splash out on a stone-stepped pool seating area with glass balustrade, and new paving at his home near Chelsea’s Cobham training ground.Most read in FootballDocuments submitted as part of the planning application reveal that building work on the sunken fire pit and basketball court started in April but has not yet been completed.Ben Chilwell’s Unauthorized Home Renovations Spark DisputeIn a letter objecting, the neighbour wrote: “This increase in height means someone in this section of the garden or on the firepit walkway now has direct line of sight into our garden, terrace and kitchen area.”This is a loss of amenity and the new levels mean we are now overlooked.”We are keen to retain the privacy and amenity of our home, terrace and garden and whilst we would prefer the new ground levels not to be so high we appreciate that some mitigation through screening foliage has now been proposed.”Ben Chilwell ‘thrown career lifeline’BY Tony RobertsonBEN Chilwell has been thrown a career lifeline after being offered a Chelsea escape route, reports suggest.The 27-year-old has effectively been frozen out of Chelsea’s squad by new boss Enzo Maresca after being told he does not feature in the manager’s plans.Chilwell, who signed for the club for £45million from Leicester in 2020 and was named vice-captain last season, is down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.Marc Cucurella and new signing Renato Veiga are both ahead of him for the left-back slot.Chilwell had been joined in the Blues “bomb squad” by Raheem Sterling and Trevoh Chalobah, who both managed to secure loan deals away from the club on deadline day.However, the 21-cap England international was unable to secure a transfer despite reported interest from Brentford and Manchester United, though the latter are understood to have never initiated talks.Instead, Chilwell, who is earning £200,000-a-week with three years to run on his deal, will have to secure a transfer overseas if he is to earn playing minutes this season.According to GiveMeSport, Chilwell is thought to be content at Stamford Bridge and will not move unless the right move presents itself.The Dutch and Portuguese transfer windows both shut tonight, as well as the transfer window for Saudi Arabia, although it’s understood Chilwell is not keen on a move to the Middle East.One window that will remain open for a while longer is the Turkish Super Lig window, which does not close until September 13. More

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

    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