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      Manchester City hero Jack Grealish’s plans to build extension at lavish new home hits major hurdle

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      JACK Grealish’s plans to build an extension at his lavish new home have hit a snag with wingers.The Man City and England midfielder has been told to build a roost for bats which have been seen at the property.
      Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish has hit a planning problem over his new homeCredit: Getty
      He has also been told by wildlife officials that he must put up nesting boxes for birds.
      Grealish, 27, has applied for planning permission to build a leisure suite, including cold plunge pool, sauna and steam rooms, at his £5.6million Cheshire mansion.
      He is also planning to build a dedicated games room above the garage.
      But conservation officer James Baggaley has told planners that an updated bat survey must be ­carried out first.
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      He also calls for the incorporation of features for nesting birds and roosting bats.
      We revealed last month how Grealish planned to include a bar in his property.
      But rather than serving booze, it is more likely to be to cater for his fiancée Sasha Attwood.
      England winger Grealish, 27, paid bought the seven-bedroom mansion with 20 acres of land in a secluded part of Cheshire last August.
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      It has a wood-panelled “gentleman’s office”, floodlit tennis courts, a professionally laid-out golf hole, a stocked fly-fishing lake — and even a helipad. More

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      Alan Shearer will be ‘ecstatic’ if Harry Kane moves to Bayern Munich, says Gary Lineker

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      PREMIER League great Alan Shearer will be “ecstatic” if Harry Kane moves to Bayern Munich.The Newcastle legend holds the division’s goalscoring record with 260.
      Alan Shearer will be ‘ecstatic’ if Harry Kane moves to Bayern Munich – as it may help preserve his own goal-scoring recordCredit: Getty
      Shearer fears Kane — on 213 — could beat his 260-goal record if he stays in EnglandCredit: Getty
      And he fears Kane — on 213 — could beat him if he stays in England.
      Shearer, 52, has even joked he would drive Kane to Germany himself to protect his record.
      Reacting to the striker’s possible departure, his pal Gary Lineker wrote on X, formerly Twitter: “An emergency podcast is on the cards with an ecstatic Alan Shearer.”
      The social media platform was flooded with memes yesterday suggesting Shearer was wildly celebrating the England skipper’s possible departure.
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      Meanwhile, other Premier League greats had their say on the will-he-stay, will-he-go saga.
      Ex-Liverpool and Man United star Michael Owen said Kane should stay at Spurs, adding: “Becoming all-time Premier League top goalscorer is a bigger achievement than winning the league in a country dominated by one team.”
      His former teammate Jamie Carragher agreed, saying breaking Shearer’s record would be “huge”.
      But Rio Ferdinand saw it differently, saying: “You don’t start ya career wanting to win the Golden Boot. You want to win things for ya team.”
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      And Gary Neville urged Kane to leave — for his old side Man United, saying: “He puts them in the realm of catching City.”
      Jamie Carragher said breaking Shearer’s record would be ‘huge’Credit: Getty More

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      I thought I’d won £200 on bet but I ended up getting into huge trouble with my wife

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      A FOOTIE fan who won £200 on a stadium bet accidentally signed up to an adult website while trying to collect his winnings online.Trevor Jones, 51, reckons he was redirected via a “dodgy” QR code to 18+ hook-up platform FlirtyMeetings.com — and left facing a tricky conversation with wife Julia, 49.
      Trevor Jones who won £200 on a stadium bet accidentally signed up to an adult website while trying to collect his winnings online
      Trevor put a £40 accumulator on the club’s opening day Championship clash against Rotherham – but ended up subscribed to an adult dating siteCredit: Getty
      Stoke City supporter Trevor put a £40 accumulator on the club’s opening day Championship clash against Rotherham, and was cock-a-hoop when they won 4-1.
      But he said: “They ran out of cash. I was told to scan the code, which I did the next day.
      “I had to put in my bank details to get my cash. When I did it said ‘Congratulations, you’ve subscribed to flirtymeeting.com.”
      So far he has been debited £2.50 but said his bank told him it had blocked a further £46.
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      Trevor, of Whitchurch, Shrops, added: “I had to tell Julia. She rolled her eyes and said it could only happen to me.
      “The bank statements hadn’t come through for her to see, but I did have to say something first.”
      The saucy site promises paid subscribers that they “will meet singles and possibly meet up as early as tonight!”
      The club said on-site betting is provided by a third-party.
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      Harry Kane ‘increasingly likely’ to stay at Spurs despite being given go-ahead for £104m move to Bayern Munich

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      ENGLAND captain Harry Kane was yesterday given the go-ahead for a mega-money move from Spurs to German big-shots Bayern Munich.The Premier League side finally accepted an offer of £104million after rejecting three bids.
      Our mock up of Harry Kane in Bavaria should he sign for Bayern Munich
      Kane was given the go-ahead for a mega-money move from Spurs to German big-shots Bayern MunichCredit: Getty

      Last night Harry, 30, was still yet to sign — despite vowing his future must be decided before Spurs start the new season on Sunday.
      But amid reports that he was ­having second thoughts and would stay, Bayern sources said the club were confident of landing Harry.
      The England striker has the choice between playing Champions League football and finally winning silverware or remaining in London and trying to break the Premier League goal record.
      Kane is understood to have settled personal terms which would see his wages double, and has taken his family to scout for a new home.
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      But there is speculation that he has become worried about uprooting pregnant wife Katie, 29, and children Ivy, four, Vivienne Jane, two, and Louis, six months.
      Bayern, who have been European champions six times and won the German title 33 times, were sure they had their man.
      They have agreed a deal with Tottenham worth up to £104million after long weeks of negotiations.
      Spurs — who last won a major ­trophy when they lifted the League Cup in 2008 — had previously turned down three offers.
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      Kane then set a deadline to bring the will-he-won’t-he saga to a head.
      He insisted it had to be sorted before new boss Ange Postecoglou’s men kick off the new campaign at Brentford on Sunday.
      Harry’s delay in signing the deal yesterday led to fears among some that he was turning his back on a £22million-a-year payday.
      Amid all the confusion late last night, it was reported that Kane has agreed to join Bayern on a proposed four-year contract.
      He was leaning towards staying at his boyhood club but opted to leave at the last minute, according to sports website The Athletic.
      He has been given permission by Spurs to travel for medical tests that will finalise the deal, it was said.
      But other sources said the complexity of the deal honed by Spurs chairman Daniel Levy meant it “might not be concluded quickly”.
      A breakthrough would end a ­stellar Spurs career spanning 20 years at the North London club.
      Kane netted 30 times last season despite playing in a lacklustre Spurs side which finished ia disappointing eighth.
      That left the North London club without European football.
      He was said to have been impressed by the siren call of Bayern’s former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel and the hope of Champions League glory with the current Bundesliga champs.
      And though he might not be a drinker, his mates could have been looking forward to him living near the world-famous Oktoberfest and its beer halls.
      The average German spends about £3.50 for a pint — about 36 per cent less for a typical beer than in London.
      Even if he did not fancy a stein or two, he could chill out in the Bavarian city’s impressive main park.
      Called the Englischer Garten — English Garden — it is the size of 690 football pitches.
      Yet Kane — Tottenham’s all-time top goalscorer and winner of the 2018 World Cup golden boot for the Three Lions — is known to have been eyeing up Newcastle legend Alan Shearer’s Premier League record of 260 goals.
      He is currently 47 behind Shearer, but has already broken Wayne Rooney’s all-time England scoring record — getting his 56th goal in June.
      He has been Spurs’ undoubted star every year since 2014, but has just two League Cup runners-up medals to his name.
      He played a four-goal starring role in Sunday’s 5-1 friendly win over Shakhtar Donetsk which could be his last game for Spurs.
      The club valued him at £200million at one point and there were claims Levy would have accepted £150million in talks with Manchester City in 2021.
      But the continuing wrangle over his future is piling more pressure on the Spurs hierarchy — as they will not make a penny if he leaves on a free transfer after his contract expires next year.
      Bayern boss Tuchel has been confident of getting his man, and fans hoped their city would provide a further lure.
      It is also home to the spectacular Olympic Park. Built for the 1972 Olympics, it hosts a variety of major concerts.
      Kane could also find inspiration for expanding his luxury car collection by visiting the BMW museum.
      The city has plenty for his family too — including Hellabrunn Zoo, ranked among the best safari parks in Europe.
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      ANY uncertainty in Harry Kane’s mind over where he will be playing this season didn’t show in his training session with Spurs on Wednesday.
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      The striker played a full part in team drills despite ongoing speculation.
      Kane netted 30 times last season despite playing in a lacklustre Spurs sideCredit: Rex
      Kane at the Hotspur Way Training CentreCredit: Rex
      The squad had a rest day yesterday but Kane is said to enjoy working under new Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou.
      Bayern’s headcoach Thomas TuchelCredit: AFP
      Thomas Mueller and Manuel Neuer celebrate with the trophy and teammates after winning the Bundesliga in 2023Credit: Reuters
      Bayern Munich celebrate winning the Champions League with the trophy in 2020Credit: Reuters
      Bayern’s home ground – the Allianz ArenaCredit: Getty More

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      Man City star Jack Grealish leaves new £200k Lamborghini on double-yellow line for 4 hours

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      MAN City party boy Jack Grealish left his new £200,000 Lamborghini on double-yellow lines for four hours.The England star’s flash motor blocked the pavement while he and girlfriend Sasha Attwood went out for a fancy dinner.
      Jack Grealish left his new £200,000 Lamborghini on double-yellow lines for four hoursCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Grealish’s flash motor blocked the pavement while he and girlfriend Sasha Attwood went out for a fancy dinnerCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Three traffic wardens did nothing to move the car but issued a Penalty Charge NoticeCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Three traffic wardens were seen stood around the Performante Urus — customised in City’s sky blue — but seemingly did nothing to move on the car, which forced any passing wheelchair users into the road.
      A source at the scene near The Ivy in Manchester on Tuesday said: “It’s madness.
      “They checked out the car, then wandered off for ten minutes and when they came back, Jack was returning to his car.”
      Grealish and Sasha, both 27, drove off, heading to their £6million Cheshire mansion.
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      But the star, who earns in the region of £230,000 a week at Man City, has been blasted by disability campaigners for his selfish parking antics.
      Alison Kerry, of disability equality charity Scope, said: “When cars park on pavements, it makes life difficult for disabled people.
      “It can leave them with no choice but to go on to the road, which can be dangerous.
      “It’s important drivers are considerate when parking.”
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      Grealish splashed out on the new Lamborghini after helping City win the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League treble last season.
      Celebrity car customiser Yianni Charalambous got the motor in shape for its new owner, and posted online at the time: “It’s going to look great on the training ground.”
      Grealish was seen driving it for the first time last week.
      After being contacted by The Sun yesterday, a council spokesman said: “We can confirm this motorist was issued a Penalty Charge Notice at 11.02pm on August 8.”
      Grealish’s representatives were also approached for comment.
      Grealish and Sasha drove off to their £6million Cheshire mansionCredit: Instagram More

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      Brazil football hero Falcao quits job after ‘rubbing his crotch against hotel worker’

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      BRAZILIAN football hero Falcao has quit his job amid claims he sexually assaulted a woman.Falcao, 69 — a star of the midfield at the 1982 World Cup — is claimed to have rubbed his crotch against a hotel worker.
      World Cup star Falcao allegedly rubbed his crotch against a hotel workerCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      She is said to have told police there was at least one witness and the incident was on CCTV.
      A specialist sex crimes police unit are investigating the allegations.
      The star — full name Paulo Roberto Falcao — denies wrongdoing but quit as sporting director at Brazilian side Santos.
      As a leading defensive midfielder, Falcao made his name at Internacional before moving to Italian side Roma in 1980.
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      He won 34 caps for Brazil.
      At the peak of his career, Falcao was one of the Brazil national team’s greatest stars playing against English contemporaries like Kevin Kegan and Glenn Hoddle.
      He played at a club level for Internacional, Roma, and Sao Paulo and was once the world’s highest-paid player.
      He was later manager of the Brazil national side and had three separate stints in charge of Internacional before taking the Santos sporting coordinator job in November.
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      Elderly Coronation Street legend checked out my wife Abbey’s bum on a trip to Waitrose, reveals Peter Crouch

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      PETER Crouch has revealed an unlikely love rival for model wife Abbey Clancy – Coronation Street’s William Roache.The pair claimed that the soap legend, 91, who has played Ken Barlow since 1960, “perved” on her while they were shopping in Waitrose.
      Peter Crouch has claimed he once saw Corrie legend William Roache checking out wife Abbey ClancyCredit: Getty
      Peter said the Ken Barlow actor checked out Abbey in WaitroseCredit: Getty
      Laughing on their Therapy Crouch podcast, the married couple were talking about the Barbie movie when Crouchy, 42, quipped: “I can be your Ken.”
      And Abbey, 37, retorted: “Do you remember Ken Barlow perved on me?
      “It’s my claim to fame.”
      Peter added: “Ken Barlow checked Ab out in a Waitrose.
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      “I was in the car and I said, ‘Oh, that’s Ken Barlow there.’
      “Then I stayed in the car while Abs just ran in quickly into Waitrose.
      “As she ran in, I watched Ken and he just checked her arse out for ages!
      “I was about to get out and go, ‘F***ing give it a rest, Ken!’
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      “Ken Barlow? He’s quite a suave old dude.”
      Childhood sweethearts Abbey and Peter married in 2011 and share four children.
      Bill Roache has been married twice and his second wife Sara McEwan Mottram passed away in 2009.
      His last public relationship was with TV weather presenter Emma Jesson, 36 years his junior.
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      Major Mason Greenwood update as Man Utd star on verge of completing comeback for club after stepping up training

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      MASON Greenwood was on the verge of completing his Man United comeback last night as he stepped up training.The suspended striker, 21, was seen being put through his paces by coaches with talks over his future entering their “final phase”.
      Mason Greenwood is on the verge of completing his Man United comeback
      Greenwood was seen being put through his paces by coaches
      He was pictured with a ball as his dad Andrew, 53, cradled the player’s newborn daughter.
      Greenwood followed drills drawn up for him by United coaches overseeing his progress.
      The £75,000-a-week England ace has not played or trained with teammates since his arrest last January.
      But top-level ­discussions at Old Trafford are close to ­conclusion.
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      Greenwood has the backing of players and manager Erik ten Hag after charges including attempted rape were dropped.
      A source said: “Mason is working harder than ever on the training pitch.
      “He’s desperate to return to the side as soon as possible and wants to put the last 18 months behind him.
      “Talks about his future are in the final phase and the ­players and the manager are behind him.
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      “The only thing that remains to be decided is whether he returns to first-team action or goes out on a season-long loan.”
      United bosses are keen to announce a decision ahead of their first Prem game of the season on Monday against Wolves.
      After becoming a dad last month with partner Harriet ­Robson, Greenwood is reluctant to relocate.
      Another source said: “There’s talk of buddying him up with teammates so he has a support network around him.
      “They want to ease him back gently and don’t want him isolated.”
      Fans with shirts bearing his name could swap them for free after his arrest while Nike ended a lucrative deal with him. But the CPS dropped charges in February.
      The young forward was pictured training while his dad cradled his daughter
      Talks over Greenwood’s future are entering their ‘final phase’
      The ace has not played or trained with teammates since last January
      He has the backing of players and manager Erik ten HagCredit: Sportsfile
      The player saw charges including attempted rape dropped. Pictured above with partner Harriet RobsonCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke More