FORMER Newcastle star Habib Beye has been robbed in Marseille once again – after burglars raided his house.
The international, who spent two years at St James’ Park, took charge as coach in February.
Habib Beye was appointed Marseille boss in FebruaryCredit: AFP
Thieves broke into his home at Fuveau, north of the port city, in the early hours of Wednesday.
They reportedly scaled a high wall before smashing a shutter and window to get inside the plush residence.
They are said to have stolen a number of luxury Louis Vuitton items, as well as a suitcase full of clothes, before making off.
Beye, who currently lives alone at the up-market property, was not home at the time.
Local police have since opened an investigation.
Criminality is rife in parts of Marseille and its surrounding areas, with several football personalities falling victim to break-ins in recent years.
The former defender played four seasons for Marseille before leaving for in 2007.
He was the victim of a car-jacking in 2005, at his then home also located at Fuveau.
Beye played in England between 2007 and 2012Credit: Getty
Three hooded men forced him to hand over the keys of his Mercedes 500 after using dustbins to block his path.
Paris-born Beye made 54 Toon appearances, scoring one goal.
He left for in 2007, but played just 18 times across three seasons in the West Midlands.
Beye ended his playing career in the with Doncaster in 2012.
Capped 45 times, he has managed Red Star and Rennes before replacing -bound at the Stade Velodrome.
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