More stories

  • in

    Dele Alli’s ex Ruby Mae reveals her first thought as armed raiders stole £35k at England ace’s £2m London mansion

    DELE Alli’s ex has revealed what first crossed her mind when armed raiders broke into their £2million London mansion. The thugs took off with £35,000 worth of the England ace’s watches and gems – including a Rolex.Traumatised Ruby Mae, right, speaks of the horrific experience of encountering armed robbers at ex Dele Alli’s homeCredit: Tom Horton / REXDele, who played for Spurs at the time of the crime, was badly shaken by the incidentCredit: Peter Byrne / PA WireWhile the attackers remain at large, Ruby says the police were very helpful when they turned upCredit: Paul Edwards – The SunA view of Dele’s gated property in North London where the incident took placeBut Dele’s ex Ruby Mae has now told all to The Sun about how the horror unfolded – and the fact the attackers are still at large. The 29-year-old said she had been up in the bedroom while the footballer and his pals were downstairs playing pool. Ruby said she had just taken their poodle Uno outside to go toilet before the two masked men broke in.They roughed up Dele, before trying to rip the models rings and bracelets off. Read more on footballTalking for the first time about her ordeal in London, she said: “I thought I was going to be killed.“It was terrifying. I was just hoping for it all to be over and for us to be safe.”Desperate Ruby said her instant reaction was to shield Uno at the £2million North London home. The model bravely said: “When the burglar came in, my first instinct was to protect the dog.Most read in Football“I wasn’t answering any of their questions as I was in shock and didn’t know, at this point, that there were two of them — and that one was already taking the jewellery with Dele.“I couldn’t get the jewellery off as I was panicking and holding the dog behind me.Beaming Dele Alli left speechless as Pochettino delivers heartwarming message live on Sky Sports“I wasn’t answering his requests and I was terrified they were going to hurt Uno.“I didn’t know whether to tell them or not, and I didn’t even know where everything was. I wasn’t thinking straight.”The traumatised model was laying in the dark as the men with concealed weapons burst into the bedroom.She said that the thugs roughed up Dele and made him hand over three watches, including a Rolex.Ruby was in bed with the lights off and as the men grabbed her arms for her rings and bracelets.They failed to take them before panicking and fleeing with the goods.Ruby and Dele’s relationship
    Ruby and Dele split in 2021 — less than a year after the raid — with Ruby saying they “drifted” and lost their spark.
    They had met in a London bar in 2016 and for five years were one of the most photographed young couples in Britain.
    Ex-Tottenham midfielder Dele won PFA Young Player of the Year two years running, and made his Three Lions debut aged 19 in 2015.
    He scored in a 2-0 win over Sweden in the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, with Ruby, from Wigston, Leics, cheering him on with other Wags.
    But Dele lost his place in the England squad for the Euro 2020 qualifiers and has yet to be recalled.
    He left Spurs for Everton in January 2022, but failed to impress and went on loan to Turkish side Besiktas.
    He returned early and has yet to play for Everton this season.
    Last year Dele revealed that one of his mum’s friends had abused him as a child.
    He also spent six weeks in rehab in the United States for an addiction to sleeping pills.
    Last Monday Dele appeared on Sky Sports as an analyst as his side were hammered 6-0 by Chelsea.
    He revealed his ambitions to play for England again saying: “You know you can set reminders on your phone. I have a reminder at 11 o’clock every day that says ‘World Cup 2026’. That’s my aim for now.
    “I know how good I can be when my head is in the right place, and I’m feeling good.”
    Ruby remains a successful model and said: “People think it’s a glamorous life but it’s quite cut-throat with a lot of pressure to look a certain way.
    “The good things are that you get to meet amazing people, work with different brands daily and travel.”

    Ruby recalled: “It was like a movie. I feared all sorts of things were going to happen.“I honestly didn’t know what was going to come next.”She had been watching Netflix thriller Dead To Me, and Dele and pals were playing pool downstairs when the burglars evaded security to get in through the back door.Ruby said: “They roughed up Dele and forced him upstairs with them into the wardrobe area, which is separated from the bedroom.“I couldn’t see the door from the bed but Dele’s friend came up first. “They came to me in a panic and I instantly realised something was wrong. His friend wouldn’t have usually come into the bedroom.When the burglar came in, my first instinct was to protect the dog.Ruby MaeDele Alli’s ex “Behind the friend, towards the door was what looked like a silhouette. I was confused and said, ‘Dele?’ and the guy didn’t answer.“I realised this guy was not the same height or body structure as Dele. He came over to me and was very intimidating.“He started asking me where everything was while trying to take off my bracelets and rings.”Ruby said the raiders began to panic when they realised how long they had been in the house.She added: “They jumped the fence out the front and ran away with whatever they had both managed to find. I don’t have a clue how they got past the security and into the house.“The police turned up a few minutes later. They were very helpful and made sure we were OK.”Met Police’s statement at the time
    Police were called at approximately 00:35hrs on Wednesday, May 13 to reports of a robbery at a residential address.
    Two males gained entry to the property and stole items of jewellery, including watches, before fleeing.
    Two male occupants at the property suffered minor facial injuries after being assaulted.
    They did not require hospital treatment. There have been no arrests. Enquiries into the circumstances continue.

    Dele, 27, his adoptive brother Harry Hickford, 27, and the pal were badly shaken.Ruby added: “It affected all of us. To get burgled is one thing, but to get burgled when you’re in is so scary. All of us were speechless.“We were all just like, ‘What the hell has happened?’ We didn’t even know what to say to each other.“We were all very emotional and up and down. We were tired and had to do the police interviews. It was all very traumatic.“Psychologically, it has had an impact. Being home alone is scarier than it once was.“Every now and then I still think about it. I can’t believe it happened. It was awful.”A watch is a watch, who cares. As long as you’re safe, that’s the most important thing.Ruby MaeDele Alli’s ex After the raid in May 2020’s Covid lockdown, police gave Dele and Ruby alarms to activate if they were in danger which signalled directly through to cops.Ruby said they randomly sounded weeks later and police turned up with a dog unit within moments.The alarms were on top of the 24-hour security they already had in place before the break-in.No arrests have been made and the attackers remain at large.Ruby said: “It’s a pretty weird feeling knowing the people who did it never got caught and are still out there.READ MORE SUN STORIES“But they took stuff that can be replaced, so I’m just glad we all got through it without something really serious happening.“A watch is a watch, who cares. As long as you’re safe, that’s the most important thing.”The pair a year after the 2020 incident, with Ruby saying that they ‘lost their spark’Credit: Getty More

  • in

    Masked thugs roughed up Dele Alli during armed raid at his house… I was terrified and feared I’d die, says ex Ruby Mae

    DELE Alli’s ex Ruby Mae has revealed she feared she was going to die when armed raiders stole £350,000 of watches and gems.The model, 29, said two masked men tried to rip rings off her after roughing up the England star.Traumatised Ruby Mae, right, speaks of the horrific experience of encountering armed robbers at ex Dele Alli’s homeCredit: Tom Horton / REXDele, who played for Spurs at the time of the crime, was badly shaken by the incidentCredit: Peter Byrne / PA WireWhile the attackers remain at large, Ruby says the police were very helpful when they turned upCredit: Paul Edwards – The SunTalking for the first time about her ordeal in London, she said: “I thought I was going to be killed.”The traumatised model lay in the dark as two men with concealed weapons burst into her bedroom.She added that the thugs roughed up Dele and made him hand over three watches, including a Rolex.Ruby was in bed with the lights off and tried to protect their dog as the men grabbed her arms for her rings and bracelets. READ MORE DELE ALLIThey failed to take them before panicking and fleeing with the goods.Ruby told The Sun: “It was like a movie. I feared all sorts of things were going to happen.“I honestly didn’t know what was going to come next.”She had been watching Netflix thriller Dead To Me, and Dele and pals were playing pool downstairs when the burglars evaded security to get in through the back door.Most read in FootballRuby said: “They roughed up Dele and forced him upstairs with them into the wardrobe area, which is separated from the bedroom.“I couldn’t see the door from the bed but Dele’s friend came up first.Dele Alli shows off drastic new haircut.. and fans think it’s a cryptic transfer hint for his new club“They came to me in a panic and I instantly realised something was wrong. His friend wouldn’t have usually come into the bedroom.“Behind the friend, towards the door was what looked like a silhouette. I was confused and said, ‘Dele?’ and the guy didn’t answer.“I realised this guy was not the same height or body structure as Dele. He came over to me and was very intimidating.“He started asking me where everything was while trying to take off my bracelets and rings.”She added: “It was terrifying. I was just hoping for it all to be over and for us to be safe.”Desperate Ruby tried to shield poodle Uno at the £2million home in North London. She said: “I had taken the dog out to go to the ­toilet, then went upstairs.“When the burglar came in, my first instinct was to protect the dog.“I wasn’t answering any of their questions as I was in shock and didn’t know, at this point, that there were two of them — and that one was already taking the jewellery with Dele.“I couldn’t get the jewellery off as I was panicking and holding the dog behind me.“I wasn’t answering his requests and I was terrified they were going to hurt Uno.I wasn’t answering any of their questions as I was in shock Ruby Mae“I didn’t know whether to tell them or not, and I didn’t even know where everything was. I wasn’t thinking straight.”Ruby said the raiders began to panic when they realised how long they had been in the house.She added: “They jumped the fence out the front and ran away with whatever they had both managed to find. I don’t have a clue how they got past the security and into the house.“The police turned up a few minutes later. They were very helpful and made sure we were OK.”Dele, 27, his adoptive brother Harry Hickford, 27, and the pal were badly shaken.Ruby added: “It affected all of us. To get burgled is one thing, but to get burgled when you’re in is so scary. All of us were speechless.A view of Dele’s gated property in North London where the incident took place“We were all just like, ‘What the hell has happened?’ We didn’t even know what to say to each other.“We were all very emotional and up and down. We were tired and had to do the police interviews. It was all very traumatic.“Psychologically, it has had an impact. Being home alone is scarier than it once was.“Every now and then I still think about it. I can’t believe it happened. It was awful.”After the raid in May 2020’s Covid lockdown, police gave Dele and Ruby alarms to activate if they were in danger which signalled directly through to cops.Ruby said they randomly sounded weeks later and police turned up with a dog unit within moments.It’s a pretty weird feeling knowing the people who did it never got caught and are still out thereRuby MaeThe alarms were on top of the 24-hour security they already had in place before the break-in.No arrests have been made and the attackers remain at large.Ruby said: “It’s a pretty weird feeling knowing the people who did it never got caught and are still out there.“But they took stuff that can be replaced, so I’m just glad we all got through it without something really serious happening.“A watch is a watch, who cares. As long as you’re safe, that’s the most important thing.”Ruby and Dele split in 2021 — less than a year after the raid — with Ruby saying they “drifted” and lost their spark.They had met in a London bar in 2016 and for five years were one of the most photographed young couples in Britain.Ex-Tottenham midfielder Dele won PFA Young Player of the Year two years running, and made his Three Lions debut aged 19 in 2015.He scored in a 2-0 win over Sweden in the quarter-finals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, with Ruby, from Wigston, Leics, cheering him on with other Wags.But Dele lost his place in the England squad for the Euro 2020 qualifiers and has yet to be recalled. I have a reminder at 11 o’clock every day that says ‘World Cup 2026’. That’s my aim for nowDele AlliHe left Spurs for Everton in January 2022, but failed to impress and went on loan to Turkish side Besiktas.He returned early and has yet to play for Everton this season.Last year Dele revealed that one of his mum’s friends had abused him as a child.He also spent six weeks in rehab in the United States for an addiction to sleeping pills.Last Monday Dele appeared on Sky Sports as an analyst as his side were hammered 6-0 by Chelsea. He revealed his ambitions to play for England again saying: “You know you can set reminders on your phone. I have a reminder at 11 o’clock every day that says ‘World Cup 2026’. That’s my aim for now.“I know how good I can be when my head is in the right place, and I’m feeling good.”Ruby remains a successful model and said: “People think it’s a glamorous life but it’s quite cut-throat with a lot of pressure to look a certain way.READ MORE SUN STORIES“The good things are that you get to meet amazing people, work with different brands daily and travel.”
    Read more of Ruby Mae’s interview online tomorrow
    The pair a year after the 2020 incident, with Ruby saying that they ‘lost their spark’Credit: Getty More

  • in

    Man Utd star Brandon Williams to stand trial accused of driving dangerously before high-speed car crash

    FOOTIE ace Brandon Williams will face a trial next year accused of driving dangerously before a high speed crash.The Manchester United defender, 23, who is currently on loan at Ipswich Town, appeared in court today to deny two charges.Footballer Brandon Williams arriving at Chester crown courtCredit: Andrew Price / View Finder PicturesThe full-back is on loan at Ipswich Town this seasonCredit: RexHe made 51 appearances for Manchester United before falling out of favourCredit: Kenny RamsayHe’s accused of dangerous driving in his Audi S Line on the A34 dual carriageway Wilmslow bypass in Cheshire in August last year, as well as driving without insurance.Williams, who earns £65,000-a-week, stood in the dock at Chester Crown Court dressed in a dark suit, white shirt and dark blue tie.He spoke only to confirm his name and to answer “not guilty” to both charges.The defender was told by Judge Simon Berkson that his trial, expected to last three days, will start on March 17 next year.He was granted unconditional bail.The court heard that Williams’s defence team would be instructing experts to give evidence on his behalf and there would be a recording of a 999 call, as well as items recovered from the scene.Williams, of Harpurhey, Gtr Manchester, joined United’s academy as a youngster and went on to make 51 appearances for the first team.He has spent two stints on loan away from Old Trafford.Most read in FootballThe first was with Norwich City during the 2021/22 season where he made 26 appearances.In August last year, United boss Erik ten Hag sanctioned another loan move to Ipswich Town.He represented England at U20 and U21 level. More

  • in

    Vile fan seen PEEING in cup and splashing supporters below as police launch investigation

    A YOB was caught on film seemingly urinating in a cup and splashing fans underneath during a football match in Mexico.The sickening incident took place on Sunday during the Liga MX match between hosts Monterrey and Tigres at the Estadio BBVA.A vile fan appeared to urinate in a cup before splashing it at a crowd underneathThe fan then appeared to laugh and shout following the actA vile fan, who wore the colours of the visiting team, appeared to be peeing inside a paper coffee cup while looking around him and then dropped the contents to supporters below.The man in question then appeared to be laughing and shouting at everyone watching from underneath.According to The Mail, Mexican authorities have launched an investigation looking for the alleged perpetrator.And the police will check the ground’s archives that include photos fans had to take of themselves before entering the premises.Read More on FootballMexico’s top flight requires all supporters over the age of 12 to submit a selfie and personal data via the Liga MX FAN ID platform.Under those regulations, anyone attending a football match must take a selfie.They then have to scan their legal identification document into a mobile app.Fans attending the game also witnessed immense drama unfolding on the pitch as well.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMonterrey and Tigres played out an intense 3-3 draw, which also saw the visitors’ ace Javier Aquino getting sent off.Tigres set the match alight barely a minute after kick-off as they opened the scoring with Juan Brunetta.Police officer set on FIRE and three more injured in violent clashes with Polish yob fans However, Monterrey equalised only seven minutes later with Luis Romo.But Fernando Gorriaran took the visitors back to the locker room with the lead after hitting the back of the net in the second minute of stoppage time.Brunetta completed his brace just a minute into the second half and looked set to hand Robert Siboldi’s side a big win.However, Monterrey got back in the game on 61 minutes with Gerardo Arteaga.And Fernando Ortiz’s men equalised in the 10th minute of stoppage time thanks to German Berterame. More

  • in

    Leeds goalkeeper Kristoffer Klaesson rushed to hospital after car crash in Norway

    LEEDS UNITED star Kristoffer Klaesson was taken to hospital after a car crash in his home country of Norway.The 23-year-old goalkeeper’s BMW M5 Cs collided with a roadblock barrier late on Wednesday night in Berger, Lillestrom.Leeds star Kristoffer Klaesson crashed his BMW M5 late last night in NorwayCredit: RexThe goalkeeper was taken by ambulance to hospital afterwards and could reportedly face chargesCredit: GettyLeeds have confirmed to the Yorkshire Evening Post that Klaesson was driving the motor involved in the road accident.Lillestrom news outlet Romerikes Blad says that Terge Marstad, a police operations manager, informed them that the Norway U21 international was able to stand and appeared to be uninjured.However, he was taken by ambulance to Akershus University Hospital as a precaution and was questioned by police at the medical facility.The YEP added that Klaesson did not sustain any injuries.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLPolice attorney Henrik Skrimstad told RB: “All I can say is that the police are investigating a traffic accident.”Bjorn Bratteng, the head of Lillestrom police station district’s investigation section, also revealed that Klaesson’s driving licence had been temporarily seized, without the footy ace’s consent. However, RB are reporting that cops do not suspect that he had alcohol in his system.But Norwegian media outlet, Verdens Gang, are reporting that Klaesson is charged with violating Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act.Most read in FootballThat states: “Any person shall travel showing consideration, and being alert and cautious so that no damage or risk is caused, and so that other traffic is not unnecessarily obstructed or inconvenienced.”That can carry a penalty of up to one year in prison.Patrick Bamford reveals terrifying moment Leeds fans confronted him at his house leaving his fiancee shakenKlaesson signed a four-year contract at Elland Road in 2021 after Leeds paid £1.6m to Norwegian side Valerenga.He has only made three first-team appearances for them, two of which have come this season.He did manage to get a Premier League outing as well last term in the club’s relegation campaign when he replaced the injured Illan Meslier away to Wolves.However, he has found himself reduced to being third-choice stopper over recent weeks after Karl Darlow returned to being No.2 after thumb surgery.Kristoffer KlaessonHere’s all you need to know about the star:
    Club: Leeds United
    Position: Goalkeeper
    Age: 23
    DOB: November 27, 2000
    Place of birth: Oslo, Norway
    Height: 6ft 4in
    Previous club: Valerenga (2015-2021)
    International: Norway U21 (17 caps)
    Honours: 2016 Syrenka Cup

    Leeds are next in Championship action away to Middlesbrough on Monday as they look to try and seal an instant return to the top-flight.They are currently third, two points behind leaders Ipswich Town and one behind second-placed Leicester City, who have played a game less than their two rivals.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Southampton in fourth have also returned to the title race and sit three points behind Leeds with a game in hand on Daniel Farke’s side.The German boss is likely to give an update on the stopper’s condition on Friday at his next pre-match press conference. More

  • in

    Cops raid Germany’s biggest slum ‘Zombieland’ in frantic bid to clean up hellhole ahead of England’s Euros visit

    GERMAN cops raided Frankfurt’s ‘Zombieland’ drugs slum in a frantic bid to clean up the hellhole area before England’s Euros visit.Scores of officers descended on the crime-ravaged Bahnhofsviertel district – two days after The Sun revealed how clueless UEFA recommended it as a base for thousands of travelling Three Lions fans.Cops descended on crime-ravaged Bahnhofsviertel district in FrankfurtCredit: BILD FotoserviceThe operation saw cops in bulletproof vests storm the area, arresting dozens of dealersCredit: BILD FotoserviceThe dangerous area in Frankfurt is plagued by ‘zombie’ drug addictsCredit: Dan CharityThe streets are packed with 5,000 shuffling junkies and 300 dealersCredit: Dan CharityFrankfurt’s railway station area is known as the “most dangerous slum in Germany” – with its streets packed with 5,000 junkies and 300 dealers.The no-go zone is so dangerous that kids are escorted to schools and even road sweepers receive police protection.Officials in the city are desperate to clear up the district before Euro 2024 kicks off in two months – with England playing Denmark on June 20.The major operation last Wednesday saw cops in bulletproof vests storm the station district, arresting dozens of dealers.more on Euro 2024 Pictures show suspects pinned to the ground while having their bags searched for drugs and weapons during the hours-long raid.Others were patted down against walls and were ordered to take off their shoes to check for concealed bags of crack cocaine.,Dozens were said to have been handcuffed and arrested – with local brothels also raided by cops.According to German newspaper Bild, more than 10,000 people have had their details checked by cops in the station area since February.Most read in Euro 2024Five Euros clashes will be played in Frankfurt – and most football fans will arrive at Frankfurt Central Station in the heart of the drugs slum.The Sun revealed last week how tournament organiser UEFA had used its official tournament app to suggest fans STAY in the dangerous district for the crucial group tie with Denmark.Adidas unveil Germany Euro 2024 kitHalf of all the crimes in million-strong Frankfurt are committed on just three streets in the station district – with four violent attacks taking place every day.The area is SO packed with dangerous drug addicts, US companies have banned their employees from walking along them.Politicians have described the violent area – riddled with traditional drugs like heroin and cocaine but also zombifying crystal meth – as “the open wound of Frankfurt”Cornelia Bensinger from the Pro Altstadt association said: “You almost have to be ashamed to be from Frankfurt  And now the gateway to the city looks like Harlem in the 1970s.”The crackdown by cops comes as authorities race to clean up the district, recommended by UEFA as a place for fans to stay.The footballing governing body was condemned by fans after official advice describing Behnhofsviertel as “an especially appealing choice if you’re considering trips to explore the city or its surroundings.”Addicts make no attempt to disguise their drug use on the streetCredit: Dan CharityHeroin and cocaine had been the traditional drugs of choice for addicts in the areaCredit: Dan CharityThe area has been branded ‘the most dangerous slum in Germany’Credit: Dan CharityHalf of all the crimes in Frankfurt are committed on just three streets in the areaCredit: Dan CharityIt is so bad that road sweepers are given police protectionCredit: Dan CharityThe area went downhill during the pandemic when businesses and bars closedCredit: Dan CharityUefa earmarked hotels for tens of thousands of Three Lions supporters attending games at the Deutsche Bank Park stadium, pictured, home of Eintracht Frankfurt More

  • in

    I was a Premier League star who played more than 500 games – but now I’m a COP armed with gun & driving fast cars

    A PREMIER League star who has more than 500 games under his belt is now an armed cop who enforces the law.The 54-year-old made a half-century of appearances for five different English clubs across his career from 1995 to 2008.A former Premier League star has left football behind for a life as a copCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdThe Dutch former star now spends his days solving crimes and catching crooksCredit: YouTubeThe defender competing for the ball against Thierry Henry back in 2004Credit: GettyBut the Dutch footballer has since returned back to his native country as a police officer specialising in forensics.The ex-Prem defender now spends his time catching crooks instead of chasing down strikers.Arjan de Zeeuw, who is best known in England for his spell at Wigan Athletic, has even claimed that his new job is filled with “fast cars and guns”.In a 2020 podcast hosted by his former Latics team-mate Emmerson Boyce, De Zeeuw revealed that he is now living a “boys’ dream”. Read More in FootballHe said: “I still work with the Dutch police force, believe it not as an inspector, or detective as you call it.”Having a medical degree, my first idea was to become a doctor, but at the time the Dutch police were looking for people with higher education to do a fast-track course into the police force.”It sounded a little bit like a boys’ dream – being in fast cars and having a gun and all that stuff and I realised it was still going to take me a long time to become a doctor, whereas it was a much quicker route into the police force.”He continued: “I realised that I loved playing football so much that I didn’t not want to play it and be on the side of the pitch all the time.Most read in Football”I realised I didn’t want to be on the football pitch not playing football, so I thought no, I’m not going to do all the badges and go into management.”I’m just going to get completely out of football altogether.”De Zeeuw hung up his boots in 2009 with ADO ’20 after making a mere 12 appearances. I’m a former Premier League striker but now I’m a COP – I spend my days solving crimes & catching crooksHis stint at Coventry City the year before didn’t quite pan out due to nagging injuries preventing him from securing a regular spot in the Championship side.De Zeeuw is also still into football and manages Vitesse 22 in the Dutch non-league.Back in 2005 he earned a stunning tribute from the then-British Prime Minister Tony Blair.Newcastle fan Blair went on the BBC’s Football Focus to pick out three Prem players – England striker Teddy Sheringham, Fulham stylist Steed Malbranque and De Zeeuw.Blair lasted another two years as PM while the Dutchman carried on playing until 2009, bowing out after a season with Dutch side ADO’20.And Blair said of him: “He’s really strong, never gives up. I could do with him at the whips’ office!”However, before starting his playing career, he completed a degree in medical science, which he is now putting to use in his investigative work.Police work is like football, it’s still very much a team effort.”Arjan De Zeuuw, 54In 2014, he told BBC Sport: “I was looking at something else other than football.”I’ve been in football that long and I thought I just need to look at the world a bit more.”So I tried to get back into my medical studies and I bumped into a friend of mine who was a detective in Alkmaar, where we are now.”Arjan continued: “It’s challenging. The good thing is it’s like football, it’s still very much a team effort.”You’ll hardly ever solve a crime on your own.”However, despite leaving the beautiful game behind as a career, he’s still joined up with the force’s team, who he generously described as “energetic”.He joked: “You have to be careful for your legs with these.”On top of that, he plays for the police’s national team, who qualified for the European final that year.Discussing how his footie skills have kept up, he chuckled: “I’m lacking a bit of speed and a little bit of touch, but the competitive edge is still there.”It’s possible he was just being modest though as he also recalled how his training came in handy when chasing down a suspect.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe ex-Prem defender outlasted him for stamina and made the arrest.He laughed: “I had enough pace to keep up.”Former football stars with interesting jobs
    Mathieu Flamini
    Arsenal’s combative midfielder Flamini, 40, went from pro footballer to environmental entrepreneur as co-founder of GF Biochemicals.
    The company is estimated to be worth £21billion thanks to its ability to mass-produce levulinic acid, which is a fuel made from plant waste that can be used in the creation of plastics.
    Asamoah Gyan
    Better known for his stunning 51-goal haul for Ghana than his two-year spell at Sunderland, the World Cup semi-finalist is on course for a very comfortable retirement.
    Gyan’s business ventures in airlines, real estate, bottled water, boxing promotion, petrol stations and rice and noodles means his net worth is about £17million.
    Robbie Fowler
    Liverpool’s goalscoring legend hung up his shooting boots seven years ago but had already been building a sustainable income away from football long before then.
    He is involved in horse-racing and has owned a sports promotion company since the 1990s.
    But real estate is where Fowler shines as he reportedly owns more than 100 properties and has a net worth of more than £30m.
    Thomas Gravesen
    The Danish hardman delighted Everton fans with his take-no-prisoners approach on the pitch but stopped playing at the age of 32.
    He went on to amass a tidy fortune through clever investments and then boosted his pot up to £100m through poker winnings in Las Vegas. 
    Gravesen, 48, now works back in Denmark as a TV pundit.

    De Zeuuw says he still enjoys playing football from time to timeCredit: BBCDe Zeuuw made over 500 appearances for five different English clubs between 1995 and 2008Credit: Getty More

  • in

    Harry Kane crash: German cops will let driver off with £100 fine after smash sent 3 of England star’s kids to hospital

    THE young driver who smashed into the car carrying Harry Kane’s children will likely escape with a measly fine – of just £100.The 20-year-old woman caused the three-car pile-up, terrifying the  England captain’s kids by ignoring their right-of-way.The driver, 20, who crashed into Harry Kane’s kids is said to be facing a fine of £100Credit: GettyThe young motorist smashed into a black Mercedes Vito while trying to turn onto a motorway slip road, police saidCredit: Hohenschäftlarn volunteer fire departmentThe terrifying incident took place as Kane landed back in the UK for his quarter-final match against ArsenalCredit: Hohenschäftlarn Fire DepartmentEmergency services pictured rushing to the scene of the three-car pile up on MondayCredit: Hohenschäftlarn volunteer fire departmentLouise, three, Vivienne, five, and Ivy, seven, were taken to hospital as a precaution following the crash on Monday afternoon near Schaftlarn.Striker Kane was not in the car, having landed back in the UK for Bayern Munich’s 2-2 Champions League quarter-final first leg against Arsenal on Tuesday.The youngsters, who Kane, 30, shares with wife Katie Goodland, 31, were travelling in his £100,000 Mercedes when a Renault smashed into them.Kate and their youngest child Henry, seven months, were also not in the car.reda more on harry kaneHero nanny saved Harry Kane’s kids in 3-car smash

    By Rob Pattinson, Senior District Reporter
    A BRITISH nanny was praised yesterday for saving footie star Harry Kane’s children in a three-car smash.
    A young driver in a Renault cut across their people carrier to turn into a junction — crunching into its front and sending both ­vehicles spinning towards an oncoming Land Rover Defender.
    Despite its airbags being triggered, the nanny calmly brought the £100,000 Mercedes to a halt, steering clear of the out-of-control Renault and avoiding careering into the 4×4.
    The quick-thinking nanny, 24, was said to be “left terrified”.
    England and Bayern Munich ace Kane’s daughters Ivy, seven, and ­Vivienne, five and his eldest son Louis, three, were taken to hospital in ­Germany but found to be unharmed.
    A source told The Sun: “The Kane’s nanny did an incredible job of protecting the children.
    “None of this is her fault. She might be on German roads, but she had right-of-way. It was the German driver who cut across her path and smashed into her.
    “She would only have had milliseconds to react.
    “You can see from the pictures it was a serious smash, but the Kane children would have felt nothing other than a bang. She really has averted disaster.”

    Under German law traffic cops could charge the motorist with “negligent assault” and if anyone was injured she could face up to three years behind bars.But officers are already said to be looking at the “lucky escape” as an accident – meaning the smash-driver could escape with a fine of just £100, despite nine people being involved.The smash set off airbags in the Mercedes Vito, understood to have been driven by the family’s nanny – a local familiar with German roads.A source told The Sun: “It was clearly the Renault that caused the crash. Harry Kane’s Mercedes had right-of-way and the other driver has cut across the van.Most read in Football“It doesn’t bear thinking about what might have happened if she had been going any faster.“If anyone was injured the driver could be prosecuted for negligent assault. ‘He’s good at it’ – Harry Kane tipped for stunning career change after Bayern Munich and England star retires“But incredibly, everyone was unharmed – so she will likely just get a fixed penalty notice and claims against her insurance.“She must have been stunned when she found out she smashed into the Bayern star’s car.”Information about the case has been restricted to high-level clearance among local cops because Kane is a prominent figure.In an update yesterday, ex-Spurs star Kane reassured his children were “fine”.The two other cars beaten up in the collisionCredit: Hohenschäftlarn volunteer fire departmentKane’s three kids were taken to hospital as a precaution – but the ex-Spurs striker confirmed everyone was ‘fine’Credit: Instagram @katekanexKane’s side drew 2-2 with Arsenal on Tuesday in the first-leg of the Champions League quarter-finalCredit: GettyA spokesman for the star said: “There was a crash, but the kids are fine, and none were injured.”No injuries at all. They went to hospital for a routine check-up.”However, local fire chief Daniel Buck said it was “very lucky” no one was seriously injured.Buck, from the Hohenschäftlarn Volunteer Fire Department, said the cars “had a lot of damage”.He told the BBC: “The good news was nobody had really strong injuries, more minor injuries, like they have pain in the neck from the head up, normally typical for a car accident.”Thank God nobody was really injured. It was really lucky for all the people.”Pictures show the shocking damage to the black Mercedes, with debris strewn across the road.NEW LIFE IN GERMANYKane and his family moved to Germany in August last year after the striker signed a £104million transfer to Bayern from Tottenham.He moved his wife Katie and their four kids into a luxury £30million mansion previously owned by ex-Bayern stars Mehmet Scholl and Lucas Hernandez – in an area dubbed the Beverly Hills of Bavaria.But Kane’s first season at the German club isn’t going exactly to plan.Bayern capitulated against mid-table outfit FC Heidenheim last weekend and had already lost the season opening Supercup 3-0 to RB Leipzig.All of Bayern’s, and subsequently Kane’s, eggs are now in one basket – the Champions League.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut the head-to-head between the Gunners and Bayern ended in a 2-2 at the quarter-final first leg on Tuesday.Arsenal, on 71 points, lead the title race on goal difference as they continue their bid to lift their first league title since 2003.The loved-up pair holding their kids at the Qatar World Cup in 2022Credit: Dan CharityKane’s youngest child, Henry, seven months, as not in the car at the time of the crashInside Harry and Katie’s life in ‘Germany’s Hollywood’BEFORE finding their perfect family home, Harry and his clan had been staying in Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski, one of Munich’s most prestigious and exclusive hotels.
    The five-star resort is frequented by celebs and footballers, costing an eye-watering £10,000 per night to stay.
    Located 7.5 miles (12km) southwest of central Munich, Grünwald is a popular spot for Bayern players as it is only a 15-minute drive from the club’s training ground.
    Kane is also joining the current Bayern squad living there; Alphonso Davies, Matthijs de Ligt, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Benjamin Pavard and Leroy Sane.
    And Katie could also rub shoulders with a new group of WAG pals including Anika Bissel, the partner of Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Peter Neuer.
    There’s also Leroy Sane’s wife Candice Brook, a US model, TV personality and singer, and Mathea Fischer, the partner of Leon Goretzka.
    The area is known as the “Bavarian Hollywood”, and it is Germany’s wealthiest municipality.
    A source previously told MailOnline: “Grünwald is the Bavarian Beverly Hills. It’s the home of the rich and famous and offers the very best in luxury mansions.
    “I can assure you that the Kane family will be in one of them and will enjoy their new life here.” 
    The family have a variety of high-end restaurants and eateries in the area.
    They include Chang, a Michelin guide-listed Asian restaurant, which offers pick ‘n’ mix style sushi for £100, caviar for £450 and ribeye steak for £40.
    Another Bayern star hotspot is H’ugo’s, which specialises in truffle pizza and pasta.
    There are also plenty of International schools for the Kanes to choose from for their new little one, including the International Preschool Munich, which has fees of up to £975 per week.  More