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    Goals 4 GOSH LIVE SCORES: Eden Hazard’s side lose penalty shootout in thrilling annual charity match – updates

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    THIS year’s annual Goals 4 GOSH charity went the distance as penalties were required to separate the teams – and Chelsea legend Eden Hazard was on the losing side!Chet Sket’s double initially put the Dolphin Dons in a commanding position.However, footballing genius Hazard pulled one back for the Wimbledon WomblesAnd Wayne Routledge levelled the scoring, sending this match to penalties.But despite Hazard superbly scoring his, the rest of the Wimbledon Wombles just simply couldn’t keep their composure.Follow ALL the action from Plough Lane with our live blog below…Form is temporary, class is permanentHe may have put on a few pounds since retiring, but you could still see the touch was there with Eden Hazard.Scoring one sublime strike and having such a big influence on the match in general.However, he could not help his teammates with their penalties.Copy linkCopiedEden posing for photosThe big name at this charity match, Eden Hazard made sure the fans were not disappointed.They got their money’s worth as they got to see the legend score a goal along the way.Of course he scored his penalty in the shootout as he calmly rolled it into the bottom corner.Copy linkCopiedDolphin Dons win Goals 4 GOSH trophyChet Sket lifts the trophy aloft for the Dons.His goals were integral for them today.Everyone seems overjoyed with the victory.Copy linkCopiedFT: Wimbledon Wombles 2-2 Dolphin Dons (PENS 2-3)Well, it was an entertaining game at Plough Lane.It didn’t really come to life until the Dons scored their second.Then goals from Eden Hazard and Wayne Routledge got them back on level terms.Copy linkCopiedDolphins Dons win 3-2 on penaltiesCopy linkCopiedGoal – Matthew Briggs (Dolphin Dons) 2-3Copy linkCopiedMissed penalty – Danny Aarons (Wimbledon Wombles) 2-2Copy linkCopiedMissed penalty – Paul Gorton (Dolphin Dons) 2-2Copy linkCopiedPenalty saved – Grovesy (Wimbledon Wombles) 2-2Copy linkCopiedGoal – Manny (Dolphin Dons) 2-2Copy linkCopiedGoal – A Star (Wimbledon Wombles) 2-1Copy linkCopiedPenalty saved – Harry Cain (Dolphin Dons) 1-1Copy linkCopiedPenalty saved – Wayne Routledge (Wimbledon Wombles) 1-1Copy linkCopiedGoal – Tylor Cruz (Dolphin Dons) 1-1Copy linkCopiedGoal – Eden Hazard (Wimbledon Wombles) 1-0Copy linkCopiedFT: Wimbledon Wombles 2-2 Dolphin Dons The referee brings the game to a close.We now head to penalties.Just what the fans wanted to see.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 2-2 Dolphin Dons85. Both sides are throwing caution to the wind looking for a winner.It is end to end stuff right now.Hazard tries his luck from distance but it is beaten away.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 2-2 Dolphin Dons80. What a miss from Danny Aarons.Wayne Routledge does well to get the cross in and lays it on a plate for his teammate.Somehow, Aarons misses the goal from two yards out.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 2-2 Dolphin Dons76. A great finish from Routledge has drawn this one level.He lifted it into the far corner, lifting it over the advancing keeper with the outside of his boot.This game has come to life all of a sudden.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Wayne Routledge (Wimbledon Wombles)Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 1-2 Dolphin Dons75. Chet Sket is penalised for a very late challenge.We have a slight break in play as the players have a drinks break.Not long left in the game for the Wombles to find an equaliser.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 1-2 Dolphin Dons70. Routledge is showing how he still has the skills.Despite being retired he could probably do a job in the lower leagues.Hazard shoots from the edge of the box but it deflects wide again.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 1-2 Dolphin Dons65. Mariappa is coming off injured, clutching his shoulder.Long seems to be struggling with his ribs from the same incident.Hazard is looking to take it up a gear now to get something from this game.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 1-2 Dolphin Dons62. What a minute of football that was.Firstly, Chet Sket bundles his way past the defenders before toe poking his shot home.The Dons goes straight down the other end of the pitch and Hazard picks it up in a dangerous position.He runs at them before checking onto his right and bending it into the far corner.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Eden Hazard (Wimbledon Wombles)Copy linkCopied More

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      Goals 4 GOSH LIVE SCORES: Action UNDERWAY as Eden Hazard features in huge charity match at Plough Lane – latest updates

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      THIS year’s annual Goals 4 GOSH charity match is now UNDERWAY – and Chelsea legend Eden Hazard is running back the years!Celebrities from TV, entertainment and music will also be joining Hazard for this great cause.And organisers are hoping the event tops the staggering £47,851.76 that was raised in 2024.Follow ALL the action from Plough Lane with our live blog below…Wimbledon Wombles 0-1 Dolphin Dons45. Hazard plays the ball to A Star in the box.Instead of looking to shoot, he returns the favour.Hazard turns and shoots but it is saved by the legs of the keeper.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 0-1 Dolphin Dons40. The Wombles are piling on the pressure.It is played into Hazard, who plays a brilliant flick into A Star.He has the defender sold as he cuts onto his right foot and looks to bend one in the top corner but sends it sailing narrowly wide.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 0-1 Dolphin Dons35. The Wombles look to try and find an equaliser.A Star does well and cuts inside, looking to shoot, before laying it off to Hazard.His shot looks to be heading in but deflects narrowly wide for a corner which the former Chelsea man comes to take.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 0-1 Dolphin Dons30. Douglas goes down for the Dons and seems to be in trouble.The challenge came in from Long who seemed to catch his ankle.We have a break in play as he receives some treatment.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 0-1 Dolphin Dons25. Chet Sket links up with Harry Cain as he plays it to him in the box.He tries to turn but is tackled and it breaks into the path of Sket.With a first-time shot, he drills it into the back of the net.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Chet Sket (Dolphin Dons)Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 0-0 Dolphin Dons22. Eventually it is played short and the move breaks down.Moments later Hazard is in and has the chance to shoot but opts to lay it on a plate for Long to score.Incredibly, he allows Mariappa to block it on thhe line when it seemed easier to score.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 0-0 Dolphin Dons20. The Wombles have a big chance with a free kick in a dangerous position.Hazard is stood over it, looking to showcase his skills.Surely he cannot score from here.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 0-0 Dolphin Dons15. Swarmz does well for the Dons, beating his man out wide in the box.He has the chance and time to cross but his effort is poor.It is easily collected and cleared.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 0-0 Dolphin Dons10. The Dons have a croner but it is cleared by Long.Hazard picks it up out wide and swings a pass out wide to A Star.He holds it up before cutting inside and shooting but sends it high into the stands.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 0-0 Dolphin Dons7. Hazard has seen little of the ball so far.When he does, he immediately looks to pass it.Suddenly Hazard receives the ball in the box and looks to cut inside onto his right foot but it is deflected behind for a corner.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 0-0 Dolphin Dons5. Shane Long is looking dangerous for the Wombles.He is running at the defence and looking to create chances.Swarmz has a sight of goal for the Dons but sends it wide of the target.Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Wimbledon Wombles vs Dolphin DonsWe are underway at Plough Lane.Obviously the theatrics beforehand are just as important as the game.Wimbledon Wombles get the match started.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles vs Dolphin DonsWe are still waiting for kick-off in this one.There certainly does not look like a big crowd at the ground.The teams are heading out onto the pitch.Copy linkCopiedMore featured playersJoe ColeJason EuellPaul GortonLeon JackmanNathan KhiderMarc WhiteJay & PoppyMatty BriggsSpecs GonzalezFara WilliamsBionicJolie SharpeStuart DouglasColin Kazim-RichardsLia LewisBig GFennersJunior AndreKatie ChapmanCredit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedWho is playing?There is a star-studded list of players who will feature in this huge match.So long that I will have to split it into two parts!Eden HazardEman SV2Wayne RoutledgeTroy DeeneyGrime GranRon HallMannyJoel BayaGemma DavisonBeau the BeardNathan DaweSwarmzA StarLianne SandersonShane LongDanny AaronsAdrian MariappaCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedKick-off details!The huge charity match is scheduled to get underway at 4pm BST.There was a content creators match early that started at 10:30pm.Plough Lane – the home of AFC Wimbledon is the chosen venue for this great event.Copy linkCopiedAward winnersJamie Froves and Charlotte Styles won the Care Award for consistently putting such an incredible Goals 4 GOSH event.Speaking after winning the award, Jamie said: “To be honest, I didn’t realise there were even awards going on.“Getting chosen, as the winner was a bit mind-blowing.“Every single penny makes such a difference when it comes to the hospital’s equipment, beds and everything else.“They rely so much on the funding that the charity provides.“So, it is a massive thanks to every single player, volunteer, supporter and everybody involved.”Copy linkCopiedWelcome to SunSport’s coverage of Goals 4 GOSH Chelsea legend Eden Hazard will nostalgically lace up his boots to feature in the star-studded Goals 4 GOSH charity match.This is set to be the fifth edition of the match which is put on to support Great Ormond Street Hospital.Regional Development Director at Funeral Partners, Jamie Groves and his co-organiser, Charlotte Styles, both spearhead the event and all the proceeds go to GOSH.Celebrities from TV, entertainment and music will also grace the pitch including the likes of Bionic from BBC’s Gladiator, YouTube superstar Danny Aarons and UK rapper SwarmzAnd not only will fans get to watch a thrilling game of football, but there will be a lot of fun family activities on the day.Copy linkCopied More

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      Diletta Leotta stuns in figure-hugging flowered dress as elegant DAZN host attends Charity Gala Dinner

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      DILETTA LEOTTA is no stranger to donning a stunning outfit.But she well and truly stole the show at a charity dinner on Tuesday night with a floral get-up.Italian football presenter Diletta Leotta is no stranger to a striking outfitCredit: SHUTTERSTOCKThe 33-year-old stole the show at a Charity Gala dinner at the Stadio Olimpico in RomeCredit: INSTAGRAM@DILETTALEOTTALeotta illuminated the eventCredit: SHUTTERSTOCKThe DAZN presenter donned a figure-hugging floral dress for a Charity Gala dinner the day before the Italian Cup final between AC Milan and Bologna.Lieotta completed her outfit with a swanky silver necklace and several rings on her fingers.The 33-year-old, who is married to former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius, shared a snap of herself on the red carpet to her Instagram story for her 9.3 million followers to see.Leotta enjoyed a whirlwind relationship with Karius after meeting him in late 2022.READ MORE ON DILETTA LEOTTAThe couple have a daughter called Aria, who was born in August 2023.Leotta tries her best to attend her hubby’s Schalke matches when she’s not required on screen.And she recently suffered a “traumatic” experience in the form of an invasive security check at a German airport while travelling back to Italy.During an appearance on Radio 105, she recalled: “I had to go back to Italy, and as I was going through the metal detector, a policewoman came and wanted to check me.Most read in Football”At one point, I took off almost all my clothes.JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSDiletta Leotta is married to former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris KariusCredit: AFPThe couple welcomed their first child into the world in August 2023Credit: INSTAGRAM@DILETTALEOTTTA”I was wearing almost nothing under my arms and told her, ‘Look, I have nothing under my arms’.”But she insisted on tickling me under my arms, which was incredible torture.Diletta Leotta shows off new ‘Bond girl’ look as DAZN host puts on revealing display in low cut ski suit”She also told me to take off my shoes and tickled me under my feet.”It was traumatic because my brother held me like that (with his arms raised) and tickled me under the armpits.”He was really strong. He tickled me all over my body and I used to wet my pants.” More

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      Why do Man Utd have (Red) as their shirt sponsor vs West Ham?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED welcome West Ham to Old Trafford on Super Sunday.The Red Devils go into the clash on a high after booking their spot in the Europa League final on Thursday night.Manchester United will show their support for the (Red) campaign this weekendCredit: GettyAll Ruben Amorim’s side had to do was avoid a catastrophic collapse at Old Trafford after they won the first leg of their semi-final with Athletic Bilbao 3-0.But Man Utd piled on the misery for the Spaniards, smashing the LaLiga side 4-1 in the return leg.The Red Devils will face Tottenham in a blockbuster all-English final at the end of the month, and Amorim will be hoping his side can carry on the momentum as they host West Ham this weekend in the Premier League.Fans tuning into the match will notice that the Man Utd players are playing in a slightly different kit to normal – SunSport reveals why below.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhy do Man Utd have (Red) as their shirt sponsor vs West Ham?Man Utd usually have the logo of sponsors Snapdragon branded across the front of their shirts.But for this afternoon’s game against West Ham, the Red Devils are promoting (Red), a charity that campaigns against health inequality and provides life-saving programmes in vulnerable communities.It was set up by Bono and Bobby Shriver in 2006 to help fight Aids.Man Utd’s women’s team also had the (Red) logo on their shirts for their Women’s Super League clash with Arsenal yesterday.Most read in FootballThe agreement for the one-off edit is part of Qualcomm Technologies’ £60million-a-year deal with United.The shirts from the matches will be sold off on online auction site MatchWornShirt to raise funds, with net proceeds going to (Red)’s campaign against health injustice.After announcing the deal with United and MatchWornShirt, (Red) president and COO Jennifer Lotito said: “We believe in the power of collaboration to drive change, and this collaboration is a great example of that mission in action.”These incredibly special shirts represent more than just match-worn memorabilia.”They are a powerful way to engage fans and raise funds to drive more impact where it is needed the most.” More

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      Kind-hearted Man City star Jack Grealish donates £1,000 to devastated family of mum who suddenly died

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      KIND-HEARTED Manchester City star Jack Grealish has donated £1,000 to the devastated family of a mum who suddenly passed away.Michelle Yates, 55, died on April 4, leaving her loved ones struggling to pay for her funeral.Kind hearted Jack Grealish has donated £1,000 to the devastated family of a mum who suddenly passed awayCredit: GettyA GoFundMe set up by a family friend described Michelle as “generous and kind”, someone who would “give her last pound to anyone that needed it”.The England footballer, 29, has donated £1,000 and posted the page on his Instagram, urging his 8.7million followers to give what they can.The GoFundMe reads: “Michelle suddenly passed away at the young age of 55.“This has left her family and friends in complete shock and devastation.READ MOE ON JACK GREALISH“Michelle was a loving mum to Harry and William, her two sons.“An amazing Nan, a doting wife and lovely friend.“Michelle was a generous and kind woman, someone that would give her last pound to anyone that needed it.“The family were not prepared for Michelle’s sudden passing and are faced with funding her funeral, while trying to grieve and process their loss.”Most read in FootballThe GoFundMe has so far raised nearly £7,000 of the £8,000 target, with Jack the top donor.His previous acts of kindness include a £5,000 donation for 20-year-old student Dylan Lamb’s lifesaving leukemia treatment, as well as another £5,000 for expectant father and young Aston Villa fan, Shaun Francis, who passed away suddenly in 2023 aged just 29.Jack Grealish racked up £10k bar bill partying with pals in the wake Man City’s 5-2 win over Crystal Palace – despite playing 3 minutesThe footballer also gave £5,000 to “beautiful” Instagram influencer, Paige Rice, 22, who was killed in a car crash in 2021.The Audi A3 she was travelling in collided with a taxi in the Queensway tunnel in Liverpool, Merseyside.Jack shared a photo of her on Instagram alongside a broken heart and crying emoji with the tribute: “RIP Paige”.It’s understood that Jack didn’t know Paige but he reached out to one of her friends and offered to donate.He’s also given £500 to a fundraiser for British ex-forces hero James Henderson, who was killed in an Israeli strike on a food convoy in Gaza. More

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      Sir Alex Ferguson attends Man Utd event saved by Gary Neville after Sir Jim Ratcliffe axed it in cost-cutting rampage

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      SIR ALEX FERGUSON attended an event for the Association of Former Manchester United Players.The charity event had previously been axed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe as part of his drastic cost cutting measures at the club.Sir Alex Ferguson attended the event for the Association of Former Manchester United PlayersThe manager was joined by current player Jonny EvansSir Jim Ratcliffe has previously axed the eventCredit: PAGary Neville fought to save the eventCredit: GettyRed Devils legend Gary Neville saved the day by stepping in to raise money.The retired defender has worked with the club to organise the event, which also honoured ex-striker Andy Cole.All the proceeds from it were donated to the AFMUP, with guests being charged £125 per ticket.One of the highlights of the night was the attendance of legendary manager Sir Alex.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSThe Scot took the stage for pictures with Neville, Cole and current star Jonny Evans.The snap was shared by Evan’s wife Helen on her Instagram.The Northern Irish defender was part of a panel with Neville and Cole on the stage for a Q&A.In March, Neville questioned Ratcliffe over the decision to cut the funding to the charitable arm.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe fund cost the club £40,000 every year for players who were from the 1960s and 70s.The Sky Sports pundit suggested that the club should put on a dinner and donate the money to former players.I told Rio Ferdinand to tell Sir Alex Ferguson to f*** off and the Man Utd legend’s reaction was pricelessRatcliffe sheepishly admitted that the idea had not been put forward.The AFMUP was set up in 1985 with its main objectives of promoting friendship, support and charitable work.But many of its 300-plus members played in the years before the eye-watering wages of today.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

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      Paula Radcliffe’s daughter, 18, running London Marathon as she lifts lid on ultra-rare cancer diagnosis

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      PAULA RADCLIFFE’S daughter is running the London Marathon after recovering from an ultra-rare cancer.Isla, 18, will take on the 26.2mile challenge on Sunday in what will be her first marathon.Paula Radcliffe’s daughter Isla [L] was diagnosed with cancer when she was 13Credit: Instagram @paula_radcliffeIsla will now follow in her mum’s marathon running footstepsCredit: AlamyIsla was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer five years ago when she was just 13.She has now recovered, and her mother, Radcliffe, opened up about the diagnosis.She told the Radio Times: “That’s when we knew something wasn’t right, and we went to the paediatrician.”It then moved very quickly.READ MORE ON SPORT”On the Tuesday she visited the doctor, we had a scan on the Wednesday and one week later we were already in the hospital starting the first round of chemo.”It’s the hardest thing a parent can go through.”You can support them and be with them the whole way through, but you can’t do that chemo for them.”It’s horrible to watch your child suffering through that, but at the same time we believed that if it felt bad, it was killing the cancer.”Most read in AthleticsRadcliffe, 51, is back running marathons and offers advice to runners of all levels.Her Paula’s Maratah Run Club podcast is sponsored by Children with Cancer UK.China races robots in Beijing half marathonWhat are the signs of ovarian cancer?Ovarian cancers affects the ovaries – the organs that store the eggs needed to make babies.It mostly affects women over the age of 50 and can sometimes run in families, according to the NHS.Symptoms of the cancer can be vague, particularly in its early stages, Cancer Research UK SAYS.The charity advises you speak to a GP if you have the following symptoms:Feeling full quicklyLoss of appetitePain in your abdomen or lower part of your abdomen that doesn’t go awayBloating or an increase in the size of your abdomenNeeding to wee more oftenTiredness that is unexplainedWeight loss that is unexplainedChanges in your bowel habit or symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, especially if this starts after the age of 50The NHS added that bleeding from the vagina after the menopause could be another possible symptom of ovarian cancer. That is the charity that Isla is raising money and awareness for when she runs across the nation’s capital city.Radcliffe, who was world marathon champion in 2005 and won London three times, retired from professional racing in April 2015.She also revealed that she asked her gynaecologist if she could freeze her own eggs if Isla was left infertile from her cancer.She added: “He just looked at me and said, ‘Look, she isn’t going to want your 47-year-old eggs’.”When she lost her hair, I said I would cut my hair off and get it made into a wig for her. She flat-out refused that.”We’d not told many people at the time, and she didn’t want people asking why I’d done it.”There are things you’re not ready for – either going through it or as a parent.”She doesn’t know how it has affected her chances of becoming a parent.”She now has a tendency under stress to get allergic reactions on her skin, and we don’t know whether that’s linked to the treatment.”Radcliffe also has a son Raphael, 14, with husband Gary Lough.She has insisted that he has a promising career as a runner himself, as he is showing plenty of talent.And the Team GB icon also praised the teenager for how he was with Isla during her cancer battle.She said: “There was a huge amount of mother’s guilt for the fact that you have to focus more on one child for that period of time.”He’s (Raphael) extremely empathetic, probably in a way that most 14-year-old boys are not, right now.”I hope he doesn’t lose that because it’s really special.Read More on The Sun”He’d even let Isla sit and curl his hair when she had no hair to curl, the only proviso being that he would brush it before he went out anywhere.”He spent a lot of time with her and worrying about her, and they have a closer bond because of that.”Radcliffe won seven major marathons during her pro running careerCredit: AP:Associated Press More

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      Man Utd legend Nicky Butt cautioned for head-butting security guard at his 50th birthday party with other football stars

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      EX-England and Manchester United star Nicky Butt has been given a police caution for head-butting a security guard at his own 50th party.The Sun revealed in January that the guard was treated for a suspected broken nose — and can today name Butt for the first time.Manchester United legend Nicky Butt has been cautioned for head-butting a security guard at his 50th birthday partyCredit: PAButt helped United win a host of trophies under manager Sir Alex FergusonCredit: Getty Images – GettyHe accepted the criminal sanction for actual bodily harm over the attack at Soho Farmhouse near Great Tew, Oxfordshire.The former Manchester United star also agreed to donate to charity.He had snapped and attacked the security guard during a seven-hour bash on January 24.Today we can reveal bar staff refused to serve him any drinks shortly before the incident.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLTrouble erupted between 7pm and 8pm after the ex-midfielder left the bar for a courtyard.The guard was said to have seen Butt relieving himself against a wall.A row developed and sources said Butt lashed out in a fury.The guard was treated in hospital for facial injuries amid fears of a broken nose.Most read in FootballA source said previously: “There was blood everywhere. People were shocked as the guard came inside with his face a mess. It ruined a lovely day.”The guard took time off work but later returned.Man Utd star Nicky Butt’s 50th party at centre of police probe after ‘head-butt’ left security guard with ‘broken nose’Butt was first quizzed six days after the assault.The Sun understands he accepted the caution within the last month.Police retain the details and flag them in criminal record checks.A caution can only be given if the perpetrator admits the offence.Thames Valley Police confirmed: “The investigation has now concluded. A man was given a caution for the offence of ABH.”Butt had turned 50 three days before the party.Guests included David and Victoria Beckham, and fellow United Class of ’92 stars Paul Scholes and Gary Neville and their partners.The group of around 30 guests dined in a private room before moving to the bar.Former teammate David Beckham attended the do at Soho Farmhouse, OxfordshireCredit: PAMan Utd’s Paul Scholes was another of the Class of ’92 to attend the bashCredit: AlamyPundit Gary Neville was in attendance at the partyCredit: GettyPolice were then alerted by the club at 9.15pm — around two hours after the assault.Butt helped United win a host of trophies under manager Sir Alex Ferguson.He won 39 England caps from 1997-2004 and played for Newcastle before finishing his playing career in China in 2011.Butt had been CEO of League Two Salford until quitting last year.In 2019 he was charged with assault on ex-wife Shelley.The CPS later dropped the case owing to insufficient evidence.However, Butt was given a caution for causing £800-worth of criminal damage to her iPhone.Last June he got a year’s road ban and 100 hours’ unpaid work after admitting causing serious injury by careless driving.Read More on The SunHis Land Rover collided with motorcyclist Andrew Fielding in Burnley, leaving the biker needing metal rods in a broken leg.His Land Rover collided with motorcyclist Andrew Fielding in Burnley, leaving the biker needing metal rods in a broken leg.The incident occurred at Soho Farmhouse, OxfordshireCredit: soho farmhouse More

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      Michael Schumacher signs charity helmet with help from wife Corinna in one of his only public acts since ski crash

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      MICHAEL Schumacher has made a rare and moving gesture as he signed a crash helmet with the help of his wife Corinna.It marks one of the stricken F1 legend’s only public acts since his devastating ski accident in the French Alps 12 years ago.Michael Schumacher has signed a helmet with the help of his wife Corinna in a rare gesture since his horror ski crashCredit: AlamySchuey’s intials ‘M.S’ can be seen signed on the bottom part of the helmetCredit: Matt Wardle and Bell RacingMark Stewart, the son of former British racing driver Jackie Stewart, holds his father’s old helmet as he talks to Lewis HamiltonCredit: AFPThe helmet will be auctioned to raise money for Jackie Stewart’s dementia charityCredit: ReutersThe seven-time world champion, who has not been seen in public since, added his initials “M.S” to a helmet belonging to fellow F1 icon Sir Jackie Stewart.The helmet will be auctioned to raise money for Stewart’s charity Race Against Dementia.“It is wonderful that Michael could sign the helmet in this worthy cause – a disease for which there is no cure,” Stewart told The Daily Mail.“His wife helped him, and it completed the set of every single champion still with us.”Read more on SchumacherThe gesture is all the more moving given Schumacher’s long and silent absence from the public eye.After suffering a life-threatening head injury during a skiing trip in Méribel, he was placed in a medically-induced coma and is believed to have required round-the clock care ever since.He now lives at a £50million custom-built property on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, where he is cared for by a dedicated team of medical staff.Corinna, who has fiercely guarded his privacy, has created a tightly-controlled inner circle around the F1 legend, now 56.Most read in MotorsportOnly a handful of trusted people are granted access, including ex-Ferrari boss Jean Todt, his former teammates Felipe Massa and Luca Badoer, as well as longtime manager Sabine Kehm.Stewart’s white helmet, adorned with his trademark Royal Stewart tartan, will be revealed at Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix.Inside Michael Schumacher’s decade-long recovery from ‘desperately cruel’ ski crash as brother shares devastating updateThe 85-year-old will also take to the track in his 1973 championship-winning Tyrell for an exhibition lap – a tribute to both the past and his personal battle off the circuit.The Scotsman founded Race Against Dementia after his wife Lady Helen was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2014 – just months after Schumacher’s accident.In an emotional BBC interview, Stewart revealed that Lady Stewart recently failed to recognise him for the first time. “Just the other day it was time for dinner, she’s getting up and I’m sitting close by, and she says, ‘Where’s Jackie?’ That’s the first time that’s happened and that’s only a few weeks ago,” he said. “A bad feeling came over me.”The helmet, now signed by every living F1 world champion, will be auctioned to fund a groundbreaking new blood test developed by Cambridge University.It is hoped the test could detect early signs of dementia before symptoms appear.Schumacher has stayed away from the public eye since his devastating accidentCredit: AFPThe stricken F1 legend has since has become a grandfather after daughter Gina (C) gave birth to a baby girl in MarchCredit: InstagramMichael Schumacher’s rare public contribution comes after he became a granddad for the first time last month.His daughter Gina welcomed a baby girl, Millie, announcing the news in a social media statetement.It read: “Welcome to the world, Millie. Born on March 29th, our hearts are fuller than ever.”We are beyond blessed to have you in our lives. #welcomeMillie.”Read More on The SunGina, 28, revealed she was pregnant shortly after tying the knot to partner Iain Bethke at a villa in Majorca last year.There was speculation at the time that her F1 champion dad attended the wedding, but no proof. More