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    Fans to finally get first look at Premier League club’s new VIP experience – with rooftop bar and SWIMMING POOL

    FULHAM fans are set to get their first glimpse at their brand new Riverside Stand.The £100m development will boast incredible VIP experiences and is even set to feature a rooftop bar and swimming pool.Seasonal hospitality is now available at Fulham’s Riverside standCraven Cottage has an incredible dining experienceThe new stand is perched overlooking the ThamesSome early hospitality tickets are set to go on saleFulham posted on X: “Explore The Riverside! Seasonal hospitality is now available.” But the Cottagers have remained tight-lipped on prices with the website asking users to ‘enquire’ first.The full Sky Deck restaurant package officially opens in December and will see Craven Cottage fans offered a range of food and beverages.They will also be treated to a panoramic view of London, in addition to the Thames, when not enjoying a bird’s eye view of the action.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSFans will also have the option to take a dip in a swimming pool, while ordering from a rooftop bar, if Marco Silva’s side are not performing well on the day.Elsewhere, The Gourmet will see fans served a Michelin-inspired four-course a la carte meal on a terrace overlooking the river.It will come complete with fine wines, cocktails and champagne – giving fans plenty of options to toast fine wins or drown sorrows after painful defeats.Supporters housed in The Brasserie will also be treated to an incredible meal, before watching the action from premium halfway line seats.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFans will have plenty of choices when it comes to bottles of fizzMichelin Star meals will be served to hospitality ticket holdersThe luxurious offerings have split fans’ opinionsHospitality will be one of the priciest in English, given the proposed additions, but the club say it will provide a “premium experience that will be unlike anything in football”.Fans housed in the partially opened Riverside Stand had to pay an eye-watering £3,000, for their season tickets this season, which is more than £150 per home league game.Top 10 highest-paid Premier League starsFulham chairman Shahid Khan, drew parallels with the hospitality features at his NFL team the Jacksonville Jaguars’ EverBank Stadium in Florida.Khan proudly gushed: “My vision for the New Riverside Stand was to provide our fans, and our neighbourhood.”With a destination that would continue to honour our history and tradition at Craven Cottage every day of the year.”But especially so on matchdays with a premium experience that will be unlike anything in football, here in London or elsewhere.”The Cottagers’ early hospitality packages are available from DecemberFulham included a nod to their win over Arsenal earlier this season in the promoThe balcony will give punters a lovely space to dine and chatChanges to the Premier League for 2024/25NOTHING stays the same forever.And that includes the Premier League, which is making a number of tweaks this season.Team news will now be released 75 MINUTES before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than had been the case before.Things could get crowded on the touchline, with the number of substitutes permitted to warm-up boosted from three players per team to FIVE.There’s also a change to how added time is calculated when a team scores a goal, an update to the ‘multiball’ system and the introduction of semi-automated offsides – but not straight away.Go here to read about all the changes to the Premier League for 2024/25. More

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

    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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    Embarrassing footage emerges of Premier League star Neal Maupay falling over in lift while in just swimming trunks

    NEAL MAUPAY has shared CCTV footage of himself slipping over in a lift.The Everton striker was in swimming trunks and a towel in his hotel.Neal Maupay shared footage of him slipping over in a liftCredit: X @nealmaupay_It happened after he got out of the poolCredit: X @nealmaupay_The striker then mopped the floor after himCredit: X @nealmaupay_But he was soon sent flying to the floor after slipping by the lift’s doors.Maupay shared the clip on his X and wrote: “Enjoyed my day off today at the pool 😎”After water got everywhere in the lift following his slip, Maupay then politely used his towel to mop the mess up afterwards.Fans on X loved seeing Maupay poking fun at himself.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne replied: “At least you troll yourself as well 😂”A second said: “Best video I’ve seen in a while 😂”While a third wrote: “Love the fact that you made sure to clean it up.”And a fourth chimed in with: “Imma show James Maddison.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe user was referring to Maupay’s ongoing feud with Spurs star Maddison.That first boiled over when Brentford lost 3-2 to Tottenham in January.Fan bumps into Premier League star Neal Maupay getting fish and chips and supporters are in stitches at his responseAll the times Maupay has wound fans and players upAfter opening the scoring for the Bees, Maupay did Maddison’s signature darts celebration – causing him to react angrily.The two then continued the feud over social media, with Maupay saying he lives “rent free” in Maddison’s head.Maupay then bode his time and again trolled Maddison for being left out of the England squad with a cryptic post.The player has previously opened up about being “the most disliked player” in the league for his tendency to wind up opposition sides. More

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

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

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

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

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

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    Joana Neves dead at 37: Paralympic swimmer dies after cardiac arrest as tributes paid for ‘great, charismatic athlete’

    A SWIMMER who won five medals in three Paralympics has died aged just 37.Brazilian Joana Neves went into cardiac arrest in the early hours of yesterday morning after being admitted to hospital on Sunday night feeling unwell.Swimmer Joana Neves, far right in green, has died aged just 37Credit: GettyNeves won five medals in three ParalympicsCredit: GettyHere she is at the 2022 World Para Swimming ChampionshipsCredit: GettyShe had travelled to the city of Sao Paulo for tests after suffering fits.Joana, known affectionately as Peixinha which means Little Fish in English or Joaninha, was born with bone growth disorder achondroplasia that results in dwarfism due to a genetic mutation in the arms and legs.During her glittering career she won a total of 15 medals in world paralympic swimming championships between 2013 and 2022 after taking up swimming on medical advice as a 10-year-old and starting to compete three years later.She also took part in three Paralympics, winning two silver and three bronze medals at London 2012, Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.READ MORE IN sport Mizael Conrado, President of the Brazilian Paralympic Committee, said in a tribute to the athlete, who hailed from the city of Natal in the north-east state of Rio Grande do Norte: “We are devastated at the departure of Joana Neves, our Joaninha.“So much charisma out of the pool, so much determination when she entered the water to represent our country, Rio Grande do Norte, her friends and her family.“How many people were proud of Joaninha’s achievements and how many joys she gave us. She was a great athlete.”Her club Sadef RN said in a statement yesterday confirming her death: “Parathlete swimmer Joana Neves died this morning in Sao Paulo.Most read in Athletics”She was in the city undergoing tests to seek a diagnosis of seizures she had recently suffered.“On Sunday night, after feeling unwell at the Paralympic Training Centre she was taken to hospital but was unable to resist after going into cardiac arrest.”We struck gold with a stay at the site of London’s 2012 OlympicsA club spokesman added: “At the last World Cup in 2022, she won four medals and broke two records. “During her career she had 15 podium finishes at World Cups between 2013 and 2022.“In 2020, she was voted Brazil’s best Paralympic swimmer in the best swimming trophy. She won five medals at the Paralympic Games.”One well-wisher added by way of a personal tribute on social media: “What a very sad day. My sincere condolences to the whole family.“A huge loss for our sport. She leaves an incredible legacy and most of all she leaves her joy in our memories.” More

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    Inside Premier League star’s new £4.8million mansion with huge swimming pool, high-tech CCTV and ‘castle’ in the garden

    CHELSEA star Carney Chukwuemeka has snapped up a £4.8million mansion complete a huge swimming pool and high-tech CCTV.The youngster’s luxury six-bedroom pad comes with a leisure complex including a 31x14ft swimming pool, jacuzzi, gym and triple garage.
    Carney Chukwuemeka joined Chelsea two years agoCredit: Alamy
    The Prem star has bought a new £4.8million mansionCredit: www.rightmove.co.uk
    The huge mansion has a grand reception areaCredit: www.rightmove.co.uk
    It also boasts a massive swimming poolCredit: www.rightmove.co.uk
    It has a grand entrance hall, a galleried landing, seven bathrooms, five reception rooms, family room, drawing room, breakfast room, study and office.
    The 9,393 sq.ft stately pile also boasts a media and games room, bar, party terrace, outdoor BBQ kitchen.
    And it even has a children’s climbing frame and castle to boot.
    In a sales brochure, estate agents gushed: “The property is finished to a very high standard and has a range of features including underfloor heating, a programmable sound system throughout and a sophisticated CCTV security system.
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    “The grand galleried reception hall leads to the principal reception rooms, all of which ate the rear have French windows onto the entertaining terrace and gardens beyond, while the family room has superb full-height concertina doors.
    “The magnificent principal bedroom suite has two dressing rooms, a secondary bathroom/sitting room and French windows to a roof terrace overlooking the gardens.”
    Chelsea signed Chukwuemeka, 20, from Aston Villa on a six-year contract in a deal believed to be worth £20million, two years ago.
    The midfielder missed Saturday’s game against Manchester City with a twisted ankle after previously being sidelined with a knee injury.
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    Chelsea are still languishing in 10th place in the Premier League table, 14 points adrift of the top four.
    Land Registry records show that he paid £4.8million for his Surrey home which had a guide price of £5.5million.
    But a housing developer has now applied for planning permission to build three homes on a nearby plot of land, which Chukwuemeka has objected to.
    In a letter to planners, he wrote: “Me and my family are new in the estate and this is maybe planning application number four we have received since being in the estate.

    “The estate will continue to increase in properties but the infrastructure remains the same.
    “I don’t think this is a good idea building more houses on a plot of land that originally had just one house on it. Not in support because of the number of new properties to be built there.”
    A chandelier gleams in one of the many fancy roomsCredit: www.rightmove.co.uk
    Carney Chukwuemeka prior to the FA Cup Fourth Round match against Aston VillaCredit: Getty More

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    World’s sexiest swimmer Andreea Dragoi soaks up winter sun on Dubai vacation wearing barely-there bikini on sunlounger

    SAN Jose State star swimmer Andreea Dragoi dazzled her adoring fans with her latest social media post showing off her vacation.The 21-year-old Romanian model and college swimmer took to social media on Tuesday to share a series of photos showcasing her voyage to Dubai.
    Andreea Dragoi is a swimmer at San Jose StateCredit: instagram @dragoi_andreea
    Dragoi stuns in her latest post on social mediaCredit: Instagram/dragoi_andreea
    Dragoi is enjoying a much-needed vacation as the collegiate swimmer is in the middle of her junior season for the program.
    She’s a freestyle and butterfly specialist, and the Bucharest-born model scored a first-place victory against California State University East Bay last season.
    Dragoi studies kinesiology, sports management, and psychology. 
    She regularly provides her fans with stunning selfies, beach vacations, and workout videos.

    And, on Tuesday, the collegiate swimmer displayed her time at a waterpark in Dubai.
    She shared the experience on her Instagram story, showing her outfit and figure. 
    Dragoi posed in a white and sheer print bikini as she stretched out on a lawn chair, soaking up the sun of the Persian Gulf.
    The social media star has had a hectic year, traveling back and forth across the country for school and modeling gigs. 
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    Earlier this month, she shared pictures from a trip to Hawaii as she recapped her November.
    Fans were left gushing as one said: “So beautiful.”
    Another commented: “Golden princess.”
    And her modeling career has blown up after appearing at the New York Swim Week earlier in the summer.
    In July, Dragoi modeled for multiple brands at New York Swim Week.
    Dragoi is vacationing in Dubai.Credit: Instagram/dragoi_andreea
    Dragoi has over 80,700 followers on InstagramCredit: instagram @dragoi_andreea More