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      Dani Alves’ wife vows to STICK BY Brazil star on jail visit days after ‘demanding divorce’ over nightclub rape charge

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      DANI Alves’ wife Joana Sanz has visited him in prison for the first time since his arrest over an alleged nightclub rape.The model, 29, said after 50 minutes inside the jail near Barcelona where the Brazil star is being held: “I’m not going to leave him alone at the worst moment in his life.”
      Joana was seen leaving the prison after spending 50 minutes thereCredit: Telecinco
      Joana Sanz requested for a divorce but has now vowed to ‘stick by him’Credit: Instagram @joanasanz
      Joana made a public show of support for her husband days after reports in Spain claimed she had demanded a divorce and that Alves had refused to see her in jail.
      She has already rubbished some of the claims made by Telecinco TV reporter Leticia Requejo in her Instagram posts.
      However, she stayed silent on the divorce issue and again declined to respond on Sunday as she left Brians 2 Prison where Alves is being held on remand.
      The Tenerife-born model was asked whether she had “parked” the idea of a split right now so she could help her husband defend himself.
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      As she walked to a waiting car, she said reports Alves had refused a face-to-face meeting with her last week were a “lie.”
      And she added: “I’m very well thanks” when asked how she was after seeing Alves.
      Joana visited the jail along with chef pal Bruno Brasil, who was reportedly with Alves on the night he allegedly assaulted a woman at iconic Barcelona nightclub Sutton.
      Alves, 39, admitted to cops he had sex with the woman but says it was consensual and denies rape.
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      Last week we reported how Sanz erased virtually all the photos of her with her husband on her Instagram.
      After claims she wanted a divorce, Joana insisted on Instagram: “I want to make it clear that the recent information about things I have said are totally false.
      “I haven’t contacted any media or any specific journalist. When I have something to say I, Joana Sanz, will say it, via an official statement on my social media.
      “Everything else is speculation. I appreciate your concern but at this moment in time there is a process underway which deserves not to be intoxicated.”
      Former FC Barcelona star Alves has been locked up since he was quizzed by a magistrate on January 20.
      Last week his new lawyer Cristobal Martell made a fresh appeal for him to be released on bail while the criminal investigation continues.
      The Brazilian World Cup ace agreed to wear a GPS ankle tag and surrender his passport if he is released, legal papers show.
      Alves is expected to hear by the end of this month whether his bail application has been successful.
      If it goes to trial, Alves could wait more than a year for the case to be heard.
      Alves flew into Barcelona after agreeing to be questioned over the allegations last month.
      Previously it emerged the woman claimed Alves slapped her and raped her in the nightclub bathroom in the early hours of December 31.
      She is also said to have described seeing the footballer’s intimate tattoo while he was partly undressed.
      The tearful woman is said to have immediately told her friends what happened, and bouncers then alerted police.
      Mexican club the Pumas terminated his contract after he was held in custody – and now they are reportedly seeking £4million in damages from him for breach of contract.
      Alves’ model wife Joanna Sanz, 29, spoke of her heartbreak after his arrest, which came days after her mother died.
      She said: “I have lost the only two pillars in my life.”
      Alves is the most decorated player in football history with 43 career trophies including three Champions League titles, two Copa Americas and an Olympic gold medal.
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      In December he became Brazil’s oldest ever player at a World Cup aged 39.
      Last week he reportedly made his debut for a prison football team.
      Alves is being held at Brians 2 Prison near BarcelonaCredit: Solarpix
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      Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher trolls Man City with sarcastic comment as they’re charged with financial rule breaches

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER trolled Manchester City with a sarcastic put down over their alleged financial rule breaches.Following a four-year investigation, the English champions have been charged by the Premier League on numerous counts.
      Jamie Carragher poked fun at Man City’s Premier League breachCredit: Rex
      This can’t be right, Man City bring in more commercial revenue than Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Man Utd & Liverpool 🤷‍♂️ https://t.co/OPDaMHnws1— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) February 6, 2023

      City are alleged to have breached league rules requiring provision “in utmost good faith” of “accurate financial information that gives a true and fair view of the club’s financial position”.
      And Liverpool legend Carragher poked fun, referencing recent figure that showed City to have the highest commercial revenue in European football.
      He sarcastically tweeted: “This can’t be right, Man City bring in more commercial revenue than Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Man Utd & Liverpool.”
      At this stage, City have been charged but not found guilty.
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      But they now face point deductions, transfer bans, spending limits, relegation and even the stripping of previous titles.
      The charges relate to breaching regulations over nine seasons between 2009 and 2018, with the investigation starting way back in December 2018.
      That was prompted following the publishing of leaked documents by German website Der Spiegel – with the investigation focusing on three specific areas.
      The first alleged issue is “under-age players were pressured to sign contracts with City through monetary payments”.
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      Secondly, that Abu Dhabi sponsors “provided only a portion of their payments to the club”, with owner Sheikh Mansour stumping up the rest, in turn overstating the sponsorship income.
      Lastly, ex-boss Roberto Mancini received a “significant portion” of compensation from a “fictitious consultancy contract” when he left the club in 2013.
      It is also claimed by the Premier League in their unprecedented findings that City did not comply with Uefa regulations surrounding club licensing and financial fair play in 2013-14 and between 2014-15 and 2017-18.
      Another breach relates to Prem profit and sustainability rules in 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18.
      The Premier League also accused City of failing to cooperate and assist with the investigation.
      Uefa slapped City with a two-year ban and fined the club £25million in February 2020 for alleged financial fair play breaches.
      That was prompted following the publishing of leaked documents by German website Der Spiegel.

      However, just five months later, that was overturned and the final fine was cut to £9m by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
      Now the findings of the investigation and multiple alleged breaches have been referred to a commission.
      Commissions are independent of the Premier League and its member clubs, with the commission’s members appointed by the independent Chair of the Premier League Judicial Panel.
      The Premier League added: “The proceedings before the Commission will, in accordance with Premier League Rule W.82, be confidential and heard in private.
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      “Under Premier League Rule W.82.2, the Commission’s final award will be published on the Premier League’s website.”
      Man City have been charged by the Premier League with numerous breaches of financial rulesCredit: PA More

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      Mason Greenwood will continue to be excluded from FIFA 23 after charges against Man United star dropped

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      MASON Greenwood will stay off FIFA 23 after all his charges were dropped. The Manchester United striker, 21, had been off the games series since the allegations against him.
      Mason Greenwood will continue to be excluded from the FIFA seriesCredit: EA Sports
      Mason Greenwood had all charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control dropped on ThursdayCredit: AFP
      He was absent from the FIFA series since being removed from active squads and was suspended from appearing in Ultimate Team packs and Ultimate Draft in last year’s edition.
      It is reported that he will continue to be excluded, but the video game’s publisher EA Sports declined to comment on the situation.
      Greenwood had all charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control against him dropped yesterday.
      Greenwood said he was “relieved” yesterday after all criminal charges against him — including attempted rape — were dropped by prosecutors.
      The Man United star was informed that the Crown Prosecution Service had also withdrawn charges of actual bodily harm and coercive or controlling behaviour.
      The move came after 12 witnesses — including the woman at the centre of the allegations — refused to co-operate.
      Striker Greenwood, 21, said: “I am relieved that this matter is over and I would like to thank my family, loved ones and friends for their support.”
      But United bosses announced the club is now conducting its own probe into his behaviour surrounding the claims — which surfaced online in January 2022.
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      Greenwood — who the club suspended following his arrest — will be unable to train or play for the Red Devils for the duration of the season.
      A spokesman said: “The club will now conduct its own process before determining next steps.
      “We will not make any further comment until that process is complete.”
      Last night dozens of United fans urged the club to get rid of Greenwood — who is on a £75,000-a-week contract. 
      Others said they should stick by him as he had not been convicted of any crime.
      He was arrested in January 2022 after harrowing images were posted on social media, along with video and audio footage, suggesting he had been physically abusive towards a woman.
      He was charged last October and had been due to stand trial this November.
      The charges came despite the alleged victim telling cops in April 2022 she no longer wanted him prosecuted and would not give evidence  in court.

      Police continued the case as they regarded her as a “vulnerable victim”.
      Last Friday The Sun told the CPS that we understood it was struggling to build a case.
      It confirmed our information at 2pm yesterday, when the end of proceedings was announced.
      A CPS spokesman said: “A combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.
      “We have explained our decision to all parties.
      “We would always encourage any potential victims to come forward and report to police and we will prosecute wherever our legal test is met.”
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      Greenwood has made 129 United appearances, scoring 35 goals and has one England cap.
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      Mason Greenwood misses Man Utd training after charges dropped – as angry fans say he should never play for club again

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      MASON Greenwood missed Manchester United training today after charges against him were dropped. It comes after the club told him to stay away and not to train with them until it completes its own internal probe.
      Mason Greenwood missed training todayCredit: PA
      Manchester United told him to stay away until it completes its own probeCredit: Reuters
      Angry fans have also said the striker, 21, should never play again.
      Yesterday Greenwood had all charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control dropped.
      Ian Stirling, a board member of the Red Devils’ fan-run  Supporters’ Trust, tweeted: “No way should he play for us again.”
      Cub boss Erik ten Hag broke his silence at a press conference today.
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      Greenwood said he was “relieved” yesterday after all criminal charges against him — including attempted rape — were dropped by prosecutors.
      The Man United star was informed that the Crown Prosecution Service had also withdrawn charges of actual bodily harm and coercive or controlling behaviour.
      The move came after 12 witnesses — including the woman at the centre of the allegations — refused to co-operate.
      Striker Greenwood, 21, said: “I am relieved that this matter is over and I would like to thank my family, loved ones and friends for their support.”
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      But United bosses announced the club is now conducting its own probe into his behaviour surrounding the claims — which surfaced online in January 2022.
      Greenwood — who the club suspended following his arrest — will be unable to train or play for the Red Devils for the duration.
      A spokesman said: “The club will now conduct its own process before determining next steps.
      “We will not make any further comment until that process is complete.”

      Last night dozens of United fans urged the club to get rid of Greenwood — on a £100,000-a-week contract. 
      Others said they should stick by him as he had not been convicted of any crime.
      He had been arrested in January 2022 after harrowing images were posted on social media, along with video and audio footage, suggesting he had been physically abusive towards a woman.
      He was charged last October and had been due to stand trial this November.
      The charges came despite the alleged victim telling cops in April 2022 she no longer wanted him prosecuted and would not give evidence  in court.
      Police continued the case as they regarded her as a “vulnerable victim”.
      Last Friday The Sun told the CPS that we understood it was struggling to build a case.
      It confirmed our information at 2pm yesterday, when the end of proceedings was announced.
      A CPS spokesman said: “A combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.
      “We have explained our decision to all parties.
      “We would always encourage any potential victims to come forward and report to police and we will prosecute wherever our legal test is met.”
      Greenwood has made 129 United appearances, scoring 35 goals and has one England cap.
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      He last played on January 22 last year against West Ham.
      Prior to his arrest, he was valued at around £50million and regarded as one of European football’s hottest young talents. More

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      Ex-Ireland & Arsenal star Anthony Stokes remanded on bail on drugs and dangerous driving charges

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      EX-Ireland and Arsenal striker Anthony Stokes has been remanded on bail on drugs and dangerous driving charges. Gardai arrested the 34-year-old on January 6 following alleged driving incidents in Dublin and brought him to Crumlin station.
      Anthony Stokes, with an address in Dundrum, Dublin pictured leaving the Criminal Courts of Justice on Parkgate StreetCredit: www.PCPhoto.ie
      The ex-Premier League player was remanded on bailCredit: www.PCPhoto.ie
      Former Arsenal player Anthony Stokes is charged with six offencesCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      They initially charged the ex-Premier League player with six offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act and Road Traffic Act and granted him station bail to appear at Dublin District Court today.
      Shortly before the hearing, the former professional footballer, dressed in a black jacket, jeans and runners, was charged with four more offences in connection with the incidents.
      Mr Stokes, of Wyckham Point, Dundrum, Dublin, is accused of unlawful possession of cocaine and having it for the purpose of sale or supply after he was brought to the Garda station on January 6.
      He has four counts of dangerous driving in a manner, including speed, at Walkinstown Avenue Walkinstown/Long Mile Road junction Dublin 12, Kennelsfort Road Upper Ballyfermot Dublin 20, Ballyfermot Road Ballyfermot Dublin 10, and Walkinstown Avenue.
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      He was also accused of not having a driving licence or motor insurance at Knockmaroon Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15 on the same date and failing to produce them at a garda station within ten days.
      Garda Radoslaw Konczewski told the court that Mr Stokes “made no reply” to the additional charges.
      He had no objection to bail but asked the court to impose conditions to provide an address and his phone number.
      The accused, who stood throughout the brief hearing, remained silent and is yet to indicate a plea.
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      His solicitor Lorraine Stephens objected to the garda’s request for conditions, adding that her client had already been given station bail on the more serious charges.
      The garda replied, “There is a possibility of further charges”.
      Judge Finan asked him if there had been difficulties so far in finding Mr Stokes, and the officer answered, “No”.
      He added, however, that finding him required contacting his solicitor.
      Judge Finan refused to add the conditions to the bail bond and remanded Mr Stokes to appear on December 14 for directions from the DPP to be obtained.
      Stokes began his career in the Arsenal reserve team when he was aged 15.
      He made his first-team debut as a substitute in the League Cup against Sunderland in 2005.
      Stokes then moved on loan to Falkirk where he scored 16 goals in 18 league and cup appearances.
      The footballer was transferred by Arsenal to Sunderland for £2million in 2007 with ex-Ireland and Utd star Roy Keane at the helm.
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      He made 36 appearances before moving to Sheffield United and Crystal Palace on loan.
      Stokes later made a return to the Scottish league playing for Hibs and Celtic as well as spells for Greek and Iranian clubs.
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      Gary Neville’s apology in full after liking tweet about Mason Greenwood as Manchester Utd striker has charges dropped

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      GARY Neville has said he was “clumsy” for liking a tweet about Mason Greenwood after the striker’s charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control were dropped. The football pundit, 47, insisted it is being misinterpreted, adding: “I obviously condemn any violence against women.”
      Gary Neville said he was ‘clumsy’ for liking a tweet about GreenwoodCredit: PA
      Mason Greenwood had all charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control dropped on ThursdayCredit: AFP
      He caused a storm last night for liking a tweet by former CPS director of public prosecutions Nazir Afzal, which said Greenwood was “an innocent man, that’s all we need to know”.
      The tweet insisted “you are innocent till PROVEN guilty”, adding: “We don’t have trial by media. We don’t have evidence that any witnesses were lying.
      “We don’t do ‘victim or complainant blaming’.”
      But Neville had to back-track last night, writing: “I liked a tweet relating to the Mason Greenwood news this afternoon from Nazir Afzal. (the former director of public prosecutions).
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      “This like is being misinterpreted. It was a clumsy like as I obviously condemn any violence against women.”
      He also removed his likes from any tweet to do with Greenwood.
      It came after striker Mason Greenwood, 21, had all charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control dropped on Thursday.
      But angry Man Utd fans said the club should boot him out.
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      Greenwood said he was “relieved” yesterday after all criminal charges against him — including attempted rape — were dropped by prosecutors.
      The Man United star was informed that the Crown Prosecution Service had also withdrawn charges of actual bodily harm and coercive or controlling behaviour.
      The move came after 12 witnesses — including the woman at the centre of the allegations — refused to co-operate.
      Striker Greenwood, 21, said: “I am relieved that this matter is over and I would like to thank my family, loved ones and friends for their support.”
      But United bosses announced the club is now conducting its own probe into his behaviour surrounding the claims — which surfaced online in January 2022.

      Greenwood — who the club suspended following his arrest — will be unable to train or play for the Red Devils for the duration of the season.
      A spokesman said: “The club will now conduct its own process before determining next steps.
      “We will not make any further comment until that process is complete.”
      Last night dozens of United fans urged the club to get rid of Greenwood — who is on a £75,000-a-week contract. 
      Others said they should stick by him as he had not been convicted of any crime.
      He was arrested in January 2022 after harrowing images were posted on social media, along with video and audio footage, suggesting he had been physically abusive towards a woman.
      He was charged last October and had been due to stand trial this November.
      The charges came despite the alleged victim telling cops in April 2022 she no longer wanted him prosecuted and would not give evidence  in court.
      Police continued the case as they regarded her as a “vulnerable victim”.
      Last Friday The Sun told the CPS that we understood it was struggling to build a case.
      It confirmed our information at 2pm yesterday, when the end of proceedings was announced.
      A CPS spokesman said: “A combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.
      “We have explained our decision to all parties.
      “We would always encourage any potential victims to come forward and report to police and we will prosecute wherever our legal test is met.”
      Greenwood has made 129 United appearances, scoring 35 goals and has one England cap.
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      He last played on January 22 last year against West Ham.
      Prior to his arrest, he was valued at around £50million and regarded as one of European football’s hottest young talents. More

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      Angry Manchester United fans say Mason Greenwood shouldn’t play for club again after charges against him dropped

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      ANGRY Manchester United fans last night said the club should boot out Mason Greenwood — despite all criminal charges against him being dropped.Ian Stirling, a board member of the Red Devils’ fan-run  Supporters’ Trust, tweeted: “No way should he play for us again.”
      Manchester United fans last night said the club should boot out Mason GreenwoodCredit: AFP
      Greenwood said he was “relieved” yesterday after all criminal charges against him — including attempted rape — were dropped by prosecutors.
      The Man United star was informed that the Crown Prosecution Service had also withdrawn charges of actual bodily harm and coercive or controlling behaviour.
      The move came after 12 witnesses — including the woman at the centre of the allegations — refused to co-operate.
      Striker Greenwood, 21, said: “I am relieved that this matter is over and I would like to thank my family, loved ones and friends for their support.”
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      But United bosses announced the club is now conducting its own probe into his behaviour surrounding the claims — which surfaced online in January 2022.
      Greenwood — who the club suspended following his arrest — will be unable to train or play for the Red Devils for the duration.
      A spokesman said: “The club will now conduct its own process before determining next steps.
      “We will not make any further comment until that process is complete.”
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      Last night dozens of United fans urged the club to get rid of Greenwood — on a £100,000-a-week contract. 
      Others said they should stick by him as he had not been convicted of any crime.
      He had been arrested in January 2022 after harrowing images were posted on social media, along with video and audio footage, suggesting he had been physically abusive towards a woman.
      He was charged last October and had been due to stand trial this November.
      The charges came despite the alleged victim telling cops in April 2022 she no longer wanted him prosecuted and would not give evidence  in court.
      Police continued the case as they regarded her as a “vulnerable victim”.
      Last Friday The Sun told the CPS that we understood it was struggling to build a case.
      It confirmed our information at 2pm yesterday, when the end of proceedings was announced.
      A CPS spokesman said: “A combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.
      “We have explained our decision to all parties.
      “We would always encourage any potential victims to come forward and report to police and we will prosecute wherever our legal test is met.”
      Greenwood has made 129 United appearances, scoring 35 goals and has one England cap.
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      He last played on January 22 last year against West Ham.
      Prior to his arrest, he was valued at around £50million and regarded as one of European football’s hottes young talents. More

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      Former boxing champion, 30, to stand trial accused of violent robbery & string of offences

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      A FORMER boxing champion will stand trial after being accused of a violent daylight robbery.Ex-WBO and IBF light heavyweight champion Damien Duncan Hooper was in custody for his hearing today.
      The light heavyweight champion appeared via video link for his hearingCredit: Instagram/@damien_super_hooper
      He is accused of a daylight robbery in BrisbaneCredit: Instagram/@damien_super_hooper
      Police believe the 30-year-old Aussie fighter used “personal violence” in a July 2022 robbery in Brisbane.
      He will also face four counts of entering premises, two each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and wilful damage along with charges of assault occasioning bodily harm.
      He also is charged with driving without a licence, obstructing police, trespassing, and attempted entering a dwelling with intent and breach of bail at various dates.
      The former Olympian has been charged and will stand trial in Brisbane District Court at a date that will be announced soon.
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      Hooper did not apply for bail.
      In his five-year boxing career, he boasts a 14-1 win-loss record with nine knockout victories.
      In 2012, the boxer was reported to the International Olympic Committee for breaking Game rules, for wearing the Aboriginal flag into the ring where he fought America’s Marcus Browne.
      The former champion is charged with a string of offencesCredit: Instagram/@damien_super_hooper More