The $100 million resort that's hosting England's World Cup campaign

England's World Cup campaign has begun at the high-end Belgrove Resort in West Palm Beach, Florida, a $100 million luxury resort co-owned by Donald Trump's special envoy and close friend, Steve Witkoff.

The resort boasts three pools, a spa, a stunning golf course, and 'Caribbean-inspired grounds.'

England will spend 12 days in the Sunshine State before heading to their tournament headquarters in Kansas City.

On June 6, they will play New Zealand in Tampa, before facing Costa Rica in Orlando on June 10. Their World Cup bow is against Croatia in Dallas on June 17 .

Witkoff, a New York real estate billionaire, has known Trump for over 40 years, following a chance meeting in a deli when the president had no cash on him.

A familiar pattern from the 2019 crash

England's decision to stay at the Belgrove Resort has raised eyebrows, with some comparing it to the 2019 World Cup, where the team stayed at a luxury resort in Russia.

The move comes after months of speculation about the team's preparations for the tournament.

Head coach Thomas Tuchel has been keen to stress the importance of acclimatising to the conditions in the Sunshine State, but critics argue that the team should be focusing on their football rather than their luxury accommodations.

Who is the unnamed buyer?

The source of the funding for the Belgrove Resort is unclear, with some reports suggesting that it was funded by a mystery buyer.

Witkoff has been tight-lipped about the details of the resort's ownership,but it is understood that the property was purchased by a group of investors.

The exact identity of the unnamed buyer remains a mystery, but it is clear that they have a significant stake in the resort's success.

What auditors flagged in the May filing

A recent filing by the resort's auditors has raised concerns about the financial viability of the property.

The auditors flagged a number of issues, including a signifiicant increase in costs and a decline in revenue.

The exact nature of the issues flagged by the auditors is unclear, but it is understood that they have raised concerns about the resort's ability to meet its financial obligations.