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Hypebeast
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Why Your Favorite Football Club Is Quietly Getting Into Golf
Are we about to see more global football clubs entering the golf conversation? AC Milanjust unveiled a new golf capsule withPUMA Golf; a tonal, lifestyle-forward collection fronted byChristian Pulisic, USMNT winger and known golf obsessive. The drop blends performance and elegance in equal measure, pulling cues from Milan's off-pitch identity with a newly designed 'AC Milan Golf Club' crest. 'Golf has always been one of my biggest passions outside of football,' said Pulisic. 'So bringing those two sides of my world together through this collection has been truly special.' It's not the first move of its kind. Last winter,Premier LeaguesideAston Villaquietly stepped onto the fairway with acapsule of links-ready gearincluding polos, jackets and hats with bespoke embroidery created in collaboration with kit sponsoradidas. Villa stars Matty Cash and Tyrone Mings fronted that campaign, which lived across club-owned socials. Taken together, these collaborations reveal something deeper: for top-tier athletes, golf isn't just a hobby. It's part of their lifestyle. Amid the nonstop rhythm of domestic and international competition, golf offers something else entirely. A personal reset, a chance to connect with teammates away from the pitch, and a controlled environment where everything moves at your pace. Of course, club-branded golf merch isn't entirely new. But what's changed is the intent, as well as the styling. These aren't novelty headcovers or tossed-in ball markers anymore. Football clubs are operating like fashion houses now, building lifestyle narratives that stretch from matchday to off-season. Golf, in that context, becomes another canvas. A place to show taste, to point to heritage and convert fandom into wearability. Using first-team players as talent? That's the cheat code. Because what they lack in swing fundamentals, they more than make up for in Balefigured this out after retirement, but what we're seeing now is the realization that you don't have to wait until your boots are hung up. You can build that crossover identity while still playing at the highest level.
The Sun
06-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Jude Bellingham's new £7m DOUBLE pad includes ‘personal barbershop & trophy room' – but tiny village has a dark side
FOOTY star Jude Bellingham is building a luxury home in the same leafy village as THREE Premier League players – complete with his own trophy room and barbershop, it is claimed. The England and Real Madrid midfielder is also building a house next door for his parents in Barnt Green, near Birmingham - but there's a dark side to the village, The Sun can reveal. 16 16 His close neighbours include Aston Villa heroes Ollie Watkins and Matty Cash, who live in the same street while Man City star Jack Grealish lives just round the corner in an adjoining street. The exclusive Worcestershire village is fast beginning to rival Cheshire's Alderley Edge, where some oil the biggest names in football, including David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland have lived. But neighbours say there's a growing crime problem that they're blaming on the footy stars' presence, with one telling us he's had to have so much security installed his home looks like Fort Knox. Bellingham, who turned 22 last month, bought the two-acre plot in Barnt Green a year ago and building work on the two detached properties where he and his parents will live is almost complete. Builders 'putting final touches' to homes Builders are putting the final touches to the brick and stone mansions and landscaping around the properties is due to begin later this summer. The properties are surrounded by other multimillion pound homes in the quiet tree-lined street less than a mile from the centre of Barn Green village. Although locals enjoy catching a glimpse of the superstar footballers, they say their arrival in the village, as well as numerous wealthy businessmen including Gym Shark founder Ben Francis and singer Jamelia, has led to an alarming spate of burglaries in recent months. One local said there is now a burglary almost every week in the area, including the theft of a luxury sports car from the driveway of one of Bellingham's neighbours late last month. The local, who asked not to be named, said: 'It is becoming a real problem now. There's a burglary almost every week , but the perpetrators are never caught. 'I've seen the burglars myself. I was walking along the street a few weeks ago and two men dressed in black and wearing balaclavas shot past me. "They were legging it at speed from one of the houses here that they's obviously been robbing from. One of them had like a thick postbag in his hand as they ran past. It was terrifying 'It is becoming such a regular thing here now but I don't understand why the cops aren't doing more to try and find the perpetrators. You never see a police car patrolling these streets around here. 'I've had to do a few things to increase our security arrangements at my house. I've got the latest alarms and CCTV and I've just bought two Rottweilers to help protect me. It's like Fort Knox at my place now and I fear it needs to be. 'Despite all of these recent burglaries, it is still a wonderful place to live. I've had to do a few things to increase our security arrangements at my house. I've got the latest alarms and CCTV and I've just bought two Rottweilers to help protect me. It's like Fort Knox at my place now and I fear it needs to be. Anonymous Barnt Green resident "There is a great sense of togetherness in the community and we have the best of everything. We're only a few miles from the centre of Birmingham, yet we live in this beautiful village in the countryside. 'I can certainly understand why these footballers want to live here too. 'However, I think the escalation in crime is a direct result of word going around that there are a lot of footballers and other high-value individuals living here." On the high street in Barnt Green, the football stars are regularly seen shopping and eating out at several upmarket market cafes and restaurants. 16 16 16 16 Villa striker Watkins, in particular, is a regular at a pizza restaurant, Cofton on the Green, in the village. Owner David Clifford, 64, says Watkins likes to fire up his performances with pepperoni pizza. Mr Clifford said: 'Ollie is a regular customer and he is always friendly and very down-to-earth. He comes in with his family. Sometimes he'll eat in, or on the terrace outside, but often he'll grab a takeaway. 'He's always nice to the staff and happy to pose for a selfie with locals. He's just a great guy. 'We've also had Jack Grealish in a few times, but not so much since he moved to Man City. "Matty Cash is a another regular and, again, a lovely bloke. They are all heroes to people around here and we're super proud of them.' Across the road, at Warwick's butchers, owner Warwick Savage, 53, revealed that before he moved to Man City, the then-Aston Villa star Grealish used to visit his shop every week to buy dozens of local Lashford sausages. Mr Clifford, himself a Liverpool fan, said: 'Good old Jackie must have been living on the bloody things, he was buying so many. 'Not that I blame him – they're made in Birmingham and they're probably the best sausages in the world. If you haven't tried them already, you should. Everyone should. They are very meaty and there's no rubbish in them." Mr Savage also revealed he had been told by a source close to the building team hired to build Bellingham's properties that the Real Madrid star's new pad includes a trophy room and a barbershop-style room. Footballers' homes targeted by burglars High profile footballers have increasingly become targets for aggravated burglaries, in part down to when they'll be away easy to guess. Last December, Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish's Cheshire home was raided, with thieves stealing £1million in valuables while he was playing in a Premier League match. His partner Sasha Attwood and several family members were present. Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak's Northumberland home was also targeted last April, with thieves making off with £68,000 of jewellery and up to £10,000 cash. A court heard the player returned home around 10pm to find entry had been gained by smashing a glass door from the back of the property to the TV room. Isak's Brazilian teammate Joelinton's home has been broken into twice last year. He put out a statement on social media in November saying: "To anyone considering doing this: Please know that there is nothing valuable left!" His post came just a day after he shared several snaps of his family on holiday in Dubai. In 2022, former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's £3.5million mansion in Cheshire - which he shares with Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards - was raided while the couple and their baby were upstairs. The thieves cleared out jewellery and designer handbags. Sources said the raid has left them 'terrified' for their safety and 'heartbroken' over the haul taken. Geraint Jones, director of HNW private clients at Broadway Insurance, previously told the Insurance Times: 'High profile people, be it footballers or others in the public eye, are becoming more of a target. 'A lot of this comes back to how these individuals run their lives, particularly with regard to social media and the security they take on board.' Mr Savage said: 'He's even had a huge display cabinet built for all his trophies and medals. 'The idea of the barbershop is that he and his mates can hire a personal barber to go round and cut their hair. "Apparently, it's just like a high quality barbershop you'd find in the smartest streets. 'I also see Ollie Watkins parking up his black Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon outside his butcher shop, but sadly he's not come in here yet.' As previously reported, the new build will boast a basement area with a cinema, swimming pool, sauna and gym and an entertainment area complete with a bar. There 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. Alan Mehan, 38, runs a Mediterranean restaurant, Cork and Crust, where several footballers, including Watkins and Cash are regular customers. He also runs an off licence opposite selling Havana cigars and £895-a-bottle Krug champagne, but adds the players never touch either. 16 16 16 'They don't drink, from what I can see, but they often come to the restaurant with their families for a meal. 'Even though I'm a Wolves fan, they are always super-friendly to me and my staff. I'm always happy to see them because they are lovely people. 'They've always got time for the staff and they'll pose for photographs with them, as well as other customers.' His colleague, manager Fergus Barlow, 28, added: 'And when they've finished their meals, they'll always put their heads through the kitchen door and thank the chefs and pot washers. They've got good manners. 'Often, a few hours before they come in, they'll phone up to check we've got the kind of food they eat, which is usually lean meat and fish with pasta. 'They like their vegetables too. They look after their bodies and they are particular about what they eat because they have to stay healthy and they need good quality protein in their diet. 'They're just regular guys who have done well for themselves, but they have no airs and graces. "They're just decent people and we are always happy to see them here. They've got time for everybody but they know they can come here and not get too much hassle from the general public." 'No wonder footballers want to live here' Staff at local estate agents Oulsnam say Barnt Green is popular because of its rural vibe in a village just eight miles from Britain's second city, Birmingham. Prices for detached homes on their books range from £500 to £4m, while smart semis start at £400,000. The cheapest property they have for sale currently is a £165,000 two-be retirement apartment. A spokesperson for the agency said: 'This is a wonderful area. You've got every amenity you could wish for and good schools, state and private, nearby. 'There's even a sailing club here, as well as a good cricket club. There are exquisite cafes, bars and restaurants, independent shops and a country park right on the doorstep. "No wonder these footballers want to live here.' The Sun has approached Bellingham's reps for comment. 16 16 16 16 16
Telegraph
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
Watch: Emiliano Martinez sent off in what could be final game for Aston Villa
Emiliano Martínez was shown a straight red card for a thumping body-check on Rasmus Hojlund, in what is expected to be his last outing as an Aston Villa player. The moment of madness could also prove costly for the club in more than one sense, with Villa scrapping hard to secure a Champions League place for next season – and if they should fail in their pursuit of a top-five finish it could have troubling ramifications for the club, with the threat of them breaching profitability and sustainability rules looming. After a terrible back-pass from full-back Matty Cash at Old Trafford ran right into the path of the Danish striker, the Argentine goalkeeper came storming out of his area and collided with him. Martínez made no attempt to play the ball and with Hojlund facing no other defenders, he could have manufactured a shot on goal had he rounded the goalkeeper. Madness from Emi Martinez 🤯 A poor backpass from Cash, Hojlund jumps on to it, and as he tries to round Martinez, the Argentinian stopper takes him out and is dismissed 🟥 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 25, 2025 After the the Video Assistant Referee upheld the decision by Thomas Bramall to show a red card, Martínez trudged off towards the tunnel. Martínez was seen in tears at the end of Villa's final home game of the season, against Tottenham, and his future with the club remains uncertain. His sending off also meant that Marco Asensio, Spain's Euro 2024 winner, signed on loan from Paris St-Germain, had to be taken off to make way for goalkeeper Robin Olsen. The Spaniard is also expected not to play for Villa again. Should Villa not make the Champions League for next season the club may have to sell other talents. Al-Nassr, the Saudi Pro League club have been mooted as a potential next club for Martínez should he leave, however he is said to prefer staying in European football. Hojlund thought he had scored a goal immediately after the half-time break, heading in from a corner, but the officials ruled it out for offside.
BBC News
12-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Bournemouth 0-1 Aston Villa - the fans' verdict
We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Bournemouth and Aston are some of your comments:Bournemouth fansSam: Credit to Villa - they kept us quiet, created chances and deserved to win in the end. I was hoping we might nick a goal but not to be. Here's hoping Europe is not a step too far as ultimately for all the good results, it would end up being a disappointing season considering where we have been in the table at times. Come on Cherries, let's attack these final two games with all we have got and then what will be will be. At least we could end the season knowing we have given it our all. Peter: Just one question - how on arth did Tyrone Mings get away with that elbow? Blatant violent conduct - straight red Bournemouth couldn't get into any rhythm, Villa did a great job stopping Bournemouth attacking. They deserved the Possibly Bournemouth's worst display of the season. Passes went astray, dead ball situations wasted and, until the final 10 minutes, an untypical lack of Villa fansJonny: Matty Cash stole man of the match with that goalline clearance at the death. He performed admirably, shutting down Bournemouth's attack all game. Ollie Watkins taking Gabriel Agbonlahor's record is an achievement well earned by his time at Villa. One step closer to the Champions League!Simon: Substance over style. The points are more important than the performances at this point of the season. So pleased for Ollie Watkins getting our Premier League goals Great three points for the Villa after a very hard fought game against a very good Bournemouth side. We defended very well and could have had another couple of goals. A vital win and two more to go that hopefully will see us back in the Champions Great three points for the Villa. Very hard fought game against a very good Bournemouth side. We defended very well and could have had another couple of goals. Vital win, two more to go, which hopefully will see us back in the Champions League.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Man City scores dramatic late winner to beat Aston Villa 2-1
Manchester City's Omar Marmoush, right, challenges for the ball with Aston Villa's Matty Cash during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
