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'They have no idea what they're up against': Inside the 'sophisticated' foreign crime gang operation targeting footballers - as our experts reveal alarming signs crooks are growing in confidence and trick to really keep your home safe

The homes of Premier League footballers have become prime targets for the sophisticated crime gangs who prey on the ultra-rich.

Armed burglars raided Raheem Sterling’s house in Berkshire on Saturday when the Chelsea striker was on the premises with his family. It is the second time Sterling’s home is known to have been broken into. The first occurred during the World Cup in 2022 when he was on England duty in Qatar.

Others known victims in the last three years include Jack Grealish, Victor Lindelof and Alexander Isak.