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    Female footballer, 18, who was banned by FA for trans comment wants body to apologise after case folded

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    A TEENAGE girl footballer banned for asking a bearded transgender opponent “Are you a man?” wants the FA to apologise after the case folded.Cerys Vaughan, 18, raised safety and fairness concerns during a friendly.Cerys Vaughan, 18, raised safety and fairness concerns during a friendlyCredit: BBC SportAnti-discrimination watchdog Kick It Out complained and Cerys, then 17, was charged with breaching FA rules. Vaughan, of Leigh Genesis FC in Gtr Manchester, was banned for six matches, with four suspended for a year.She appealed against the decision and an FA board ruled the hearing “unfair” and dismissed the case. It came after the FA said transgender players would be barred from June 1 following a Supreme Court ruling that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex.Read More on UK NewsCerys said: “I’d like the FA to apologise for the way they treated me. “It was stressful and in the end pointless.“If the new ruling was in place when I asked the original question I’d never have been punished.” The FA said it dropped the case after the complainant withdrew for personal reasons.Most read in SportTrans ruling victory hides a terrifying reality – for years, women have been demonised simply for pointing out biological fact More

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      Boxer Tyson Fury’s dad John faces trial over claims he drove down closed motorway lane

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      BOXER Tyson Fury’s dad faces trial next year over claims he drove down a closed motorway lane.Ex-bare knuckle fighter John, 59, is accused of ignoring signs it was shut for safety reasons.Ex-bare knuckle fighter John Fury faces trial next yearCredit: GettyJohn was in his son’s corner when Tyson lost his first world titles fight with Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk last MayCredit: APHis 1992 Mercedes 190E was picked up by a camera on a smart section of the M6 between Keele and Stoke last July.Smart motorways, which operate without a hard shoulder, have displays above each lane indicating if it is open.If it is closed, the screen displays a red ‘X’, with all traffic forced to move across.He was charged via post but is said to have failed to give details to Staffordshire Police about who was driving.READ MORE ON TYSON FURYMr Fury, of Wilmslow Cheshire, did not appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre yesterday.But the prosecution said he had submitted a hand-written plea of not guilty to two offences.A trial date was set for February 23 next year.A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: “John Fury has been charged with failing to comply with red/green arrow/lane closure signals and failing to give information relating to the identification of a driver when required.Most read in Boxing”This follows an incident on the M6 southbound between junctions 15 and 14, on 14 July 2024.”The charges were sent on 7 January 2025.”Fury pleaded not guilty, and a trial date has been set at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre on 23 February 2026.Fury was in his son’s corner when Tyson lost his first world titles fight with Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk last May.Tommy Fury’s dad John made cruel comment about her ‘not being a wife’ – appearing to predict split YEARS before break up More

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      Former Olympic medallist Fred Kerley arrested for ‘punching ex in the face’ as he withdraws from Grand Slam Track

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      AMERICAN sprinter Fred Kerley withdrew from the Grand Slam Track after being arrested for allegedly punching a former girlfriend in the face.The 2022 world 100 metres champion had been due to run twice in the second leg of Michael Johnson’s new track league in Miami.Fred Kerley won an Olympic 100m silver in 2020 and a bronze in 2024Credit: ReutersHe is alleged to have assaulted US hurdler Alaysha JohnsonCredit: AFPKerley was due to have run against Britain’s Zharnel HughesCredit: GettyBut the two-time Olympic 100 metres medallist was detained by police last Thursday.it follows allegations he attacked Texan hurdler Alaysha Johnson, 28, at a South Florida hotel.CBS News Miami reported that 29-year-old Kerley, 29, was charged with battery.And at his bond court appearance on Friday, he was granted a $1,000 bond.READ MORE IN SPORTRichard Cooper, Kerley’s attorney, said: “We ask Fred’s sponsors, fans, and the public for patience and respect as we let the State Attorney conduct his investigation.“We are confident that this case will be summarily dismissed shortly.”Kerley was set to run against Britain’s Zharnel Hughes over both sprint distances but he was absent from the start lines.It is not known if he will run in legs three and four in Philadelphia and LA.Most read in AthleticsPolice issued this picture of top athlete KerleyCredit: ReutersA spokesperson for the Grand Slam Track said: “Fred Kerley was arrested (on Thursday).“The matter is under active investigation, and all inquiries should be directed to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office.“Fred will not compete this weekend. We have no further comment at this time.” Texan star Kerley has personal bests of 9.76secs and 19.76s for the 100m and 200m respectively.He’s also clocked the 10th fastest 400m in history, with 43.64s. More

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      FA bosses MUST apologise for treatment of women forced to compete against biological men & punished if they complained

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      FA chiefs finally red-carded trans players from women’s football yesterday.Biological men will be banned from all levels of the women’s game from June 1. FA bosses are facing demands to apologise for the treatment of women and girls forced to compete against biological menTrans goalie Blair Hamilton, circled, joined a women’s teamTrans Radio UK, made up solely of trans women, played against Dulwich Hamlet WomenCredit: AlamyFA bosses are facing demands to apologise for the treatment of women and girls forced to compete against biological men — and punished if they complained.They finally acted following last month’s Supreme Court ruling that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex.The decision affects around 20 trans footballers registered at grassroots level.Olympic swimming star Sharron Davies, who has led a ten-year fight to stop biological men taking part in women’s sport, told The Sun she was delighted, and disgusted, by the FA’s “too little, too late” move.READ MORE UK NEWSShe said: “I’ve heard all kinds of heartbreaking stories — women saying they just can’t compete with men who’ve ruined the enjoyment of their sport.’Sense has prevailed’“It’s crazy and I’m pleased to see sense has finally prevailed (in football) but I won’t rest until men are barred from all female sport.”Sharron told of her fury that the FA has yet to apologise to an autistic girl, 17, banned six games for asking a “bearded” opponent: “Are you a man?”She denied being transphobic and said she was concerned for her safety. Sharron added: “The FA owes this girl an apology and all the women forced to compete against men.Most read in Football“The FA have misrepresented the Equality Act, which has not actually changed, and have been sanctioning legalised cheating for years in ­pursuit of a woke agenda.”FA rules reviewed on April 1 had allowed the 20 or so trans players to carry on playing if their testosterone levels were below a set level for at least 12 months.But chiefs sparked confusion by saying they could intervene if concerns were raised about safety and fairness.Trans women are NOT women, Supreme Court rules in win for anti-woke campaigners after battle over female-only spacesFiona McAnena, of campaign group Sex Matters, said of yesterday’s new ruling: “This is welcome but long overdue.“The FA has had ample evidence of the harm to women and girls caused by its nonsensical policy of letting men who identify as women play in women’s teams.“The requirement to lower their testosterone tells you that everyone knew they were not women.“Thankfully, the UK Supreme Court has now confirmed this.“Every other sporting body now needs to re-establish a genuine women’s category, and this shameful period in history will finally be brought to an end.”My experience is playing in the men’s game, ten to 15 years ago it wasn’t a safe place to be transgender or non-conforming in any wayNatalie WashingtonTory MP Sir John Hayes added: “This is a victory for common sense. Sporting competition needs to be fair and farce had replaced fairness.”In a 2022 “world first”, Trans Radio UK, a team of solely trans women, played their first game against Dulwich Hamlet Women.Last September Sutton United women’s team postponed their fixture against Ebbsfleet United after a row over the signing of trans goalie Blair Hamilton.In November 2023 trans player Francesca Needham quit Rossington Main Ladies FC in South Yorkshire and claimed she suffered discrimination after opponents refused to play against her.Olympic swimming star Sharron Davies, who has led a ten-year fight to stop biological men taking part in women’s sportCredit: AlamyLast night Natalie Washington, of Football v Transphobia, told how trans players have said they could give up the game from June 1.Natalie said: “Most don’t feel they can play in the men’s game for reasons of safety and comfort.“My experience is playing in the men’s game, ten to 15, years ago it wasn’t a safe place to be transgender or non-conforming in any way.“That’s probably improved slightly but it’s still not a great place to be.”’Biology matters’The FA said: “We understand this will be difficult for people who simply want to play the game they love in the gender by which they identify.“We are contacting the registered transgender players to explain the changes and how they can continue to stay involved in the game.”Asked about an apology to biologically female players, the FA said: “We’ve no further comment.”Read More on The SunDowning Street insisted “biology matters” when it comes to women’s sport and “everyone should be compliant with the law”.Other sports could follow the FA’s lead. The English Cricket Board currently allows for self-identification at all levels. But chiefs could confirm a policy change today.APOLOGY BY POLICEBy Andy RobinsonPOLICE have apologised after investigating a fan who was banned by Newcastle United for expressing gender-critical views.Linzi Smith, 34, was accused of being transphobic by a complainant who claimed trans people would not feel safe sitting near her at St James’ Park.She promotes lesbian, bisexual and women’s rights online.Northumbria Police launched a hate crime probe after being handed a dossier by the club.Linzi was interviewed for two hours under caution in 2023 and eventually faced no further action.The force now says elements of the probe were unacceptable. Linzi said: “I can’t help but feel let down over so many failings.”Newcastle fan Linzi Smith was accused of being transphobicCredit: LInzi Smith More

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      FA will BAN trans women from women’s football next season after ‘win for common sense’ Supreme Court ruling

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      ENGLAND’S FA will ban transgender women from women’s football clubs next season.Last month, the Supreme Court ruled that trans women are not legally women in a move hailed as a “victory for common sense”.Women celebrate outside the Supreme Court in LondonCampaigners from For Women Scotland (FWS) outside the Supreme CourtCredit: EPANHS trusts will be hit with lawsuits for millions of pounds if they fail to protect single-sex female spaces, a lawyer warnsThe FA – who previously allowed trans women to compete in the women’s league – have now said they’re “changing their policy”.In a statement today, it said: “As the governing body of the national sport, our role is to make football accessible to as many people as possible, operating within the law and international football policy defined by UEFA and FIFA.”Our current policy, which allows transgender women to participate in the women’s game, was based on this principle and supported by expert legal advice.”This is a complex subject, and our position has always been that if there was a material change in law, science, or the operation of the policy in grassroots football then we would review it and change it if necessary.read more football news”The Supreme Court’s ruling on the 16 April means that we will be changing our policy. Transgender women will no longer be able to play in women’s football in England, and this policy will be implemented from 1 June 2025.”We understand that this will be difficult for people who simply want to play the game they love in the gender by which they identify, and we are contacting the registered transgender women currently playing to explain the changes and how they can continue to stay involved in the game.”In April, the Supreme Court confirmed the terms “woman” and “sex” in the 2010 Equality Act “refer to a biological woman and biological sex”.The landmark judgment was hailed as a “victory for common sense” by top politicians and feminist campaigners.Most read in FootballAnd the PM, who has previously said “trans women are women”, finally admitted that a woman is an “adult female” after years of woke dithering.In a statement today, Downing Street added that “biology matters” in women’s sport.Trans women are NOT women, Supreme Court rules in win for anti-woke campaigners after battle over female-only spacesAsked about the FA’s decision, the Prime Minister’s official spokesman said on Thursday: “We have been clear that biology matters when it comes to women’s sport and that everyone should be compliant with the law.”We will continue to work to ensure women and girls across the country can enjoy sports, and we will continue to support the bodies to protect the integrity, fairness and safety of the game.”He added: “It’s up to the individual sporting bodies to set their own policies.”It comes after Kemi Badenoch labelled Sir Keir a “weather vane who twists in the wind” as she claimed he “doesn’t have the balls” to express his views on gender.And Harry Potter author Rowling hit out against the PM branding him a “coward”.Last month, Baroness Kishwer Falkner, who chairs the Equalities and Human Rights Commission, suggested that clubs at professional and grassroots level must respect the Supreme Court’s ruling that female-only spaces are protected on the basis of biology.Asked if it was now simple that trans women cannot take part in women’s sport, Baroness Falkner told the BBC: “Yes, it is.”Lord Seb Coe, the president of World Athletics hailed the court for having “produced clarity”.He said: “Most importantly, I think it really does support women, in places for them that really matter.”It is really important that we continue to protect the integrity of women’s competition.”The row over trans women in women’s sports has exploded in recent years, with growing calls to protect fairness for female athletes.Critics say letting biological males compete against women creates an uneven playing field, especially in strength-based sports.KEY POINTS ABOUT RULINGTHE UK’s highest court unanimously ruled the terms “woman” and “sex” as set down in UK law “refer to a biological woman and biological sex”.Judges ruled having aGender Recognition Certificate stating a trans woman is female does not mean that person should be treated as a woman under the UK 2010 Equality Act.This means trans women with a GRC can be excluded from single-sex spaces if “proportionate”.The ruling will apply to spaces such as changing rooms, homeless hostels or domestic violence refuges. NHS guidance on who can be placed on same-sex wards is also now likely to be changed. The current document, set out in 2019, states: “Trans people should be accommodated according to their presentation: the way they dress, and the name and pronouns they currently use.”One option is for transgender people to be placed in rooms on their own. Trans people still retain legal protections and cannot be discriminated against, but they cannot acquire protections reserved for women.In 2022, British Cycling faced fury after allowing trans rider Emily Bridges to race in the women’s category — a move blocked by governing body UCI at the last minute.Swimmer Sharron Davies, who won Olympic silver for Team GB, has been one of the most vocal campaigners against what she calls “female erasure” in sport.She and other female athletes argue their years of hard work have been undermined by rules that favour inclusion over fairness.Several UK sporting bodies, including World Athletics and Swim England, have since tightened rules to reserve elite female competition for biological women only.Supporters of the changes say it’s common sense — and long overdue.Britain’s equality watchdog is rushing to rewrite its rulebook after the court ruling shook up the law on sex and gender.The Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) says it’ll urgently update its guidance — as ministers face mounting pressure to spell out what the verdict means for schools, hospitals and workplaces.Baroness Kishwer Falkner, who chairs the EHRC, said the impact of the ruling “cannot be overstated” and vowed a rapid review of the watchdog’s advice to reflect the fresh legal clarity.The equalities chief pledged to crack down on any organisation ignoring the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling.She said the ruling is “enormously consequential” and offers clarity — meaning trans women, even with a Gender Recognition Certificate, can be excluded from women-only spaces if “proportionate”.On sport, she told Radio 4: “Yes, it is” now simple that trans women can’t compete in female categories.Read More on The SunShe said changing rooms must be based on biological sex, adding: “If a male person is allowed to use a women-only service, it becomes a mixed-sex space.”Baroness Falkner also said the NHS must scrap its 2019 policy on trans patients and follow the ruling, with “no confusion” left about what the law requires.Transgender women will be banned from the next season of women’s football in EnglandCredit: Getty More

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      Moment Jenson Button’s wife is targeted by thief who makes off with suitcase containing £250k of jewellery & handbags

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      THIS is the shocking moment a thief stole a suitcase, with more than £250,000 worth of luxury items, from the wife of former F1 driver Jenson Button.Brittny Button, 34, says the couple now have “no interest” in flying back to the UK after they were targeted by the thug who nicked the bag, which also contained lavish jewellery and designer handbags.Brittny and Jenson Button were targeted by yobs in a robbery in FebruaryCredit: Getty – ContributorThis is the moment the yob was seen strolling through the streets after taking the expensive bagCredit: British Transport PoliceThe former model’s suitcase, which contained more than £250,000 worth of luxury and sentimental items, was nicked by thievesCredit: brittny/InstagramThey had been holidaying in Paris before being robbed on their return to London on February 13.After arriving back at St Pancras station in the capital, Jenson, 45, began loading their belongings with their chauffeur into a car, Brittny told the Mail.While he was distracted, a thug swooped in and sped away with her Goyard carry-on suitcase in just seconds.Footage shows the moment the yob can be seen waltzing through the streets around St Pancras railway station and the British Library, wheeling the red suitcase.Read More on F1Brittny, a former Playboy model, revealed the bag had more than £250,000 worth of items, including countless sentimental objects and antique jewellery from her wedding and the birth of her daughter.The suitcase also contained two Kelly bags, which together are worth a whopping £70,000.Brittny explained she would have normally packed less luxurious items for a holiday, and used a more plain carry-on, but had chosen to take more as the couple were travelling for Valentine’s Day.Many of the stolen items were then listed online, following the theft, although these were later deleted.Most read in MotorsportRecounting the moment, Brittny described how “shocked” she was at how “unsecure and chaotic” London felt.As Jensen was loading his bag into the front seat of the chauffeur’s car, with his back turned to the expensive carry-on, the brazen criminal quickly ran off into the busy station with Brittny’s suitcase.Eight hooded thugs raid family corner shop which refused to buy their stolen goodsShe believes they were being watched beforehand as the bag was nicked so quickly.Rushing away with the many of the sentimental items Brittny one day hoped to pass on to her daughter, the former model broke down into tears.Brittny, now an interior designer, says the experience left her “traumatised” and cast a dark cloud over their getaway, as they quickly headed to the airport for their return flight home to California.She said: “It definitely was shocking that I just didn’t think.”I’m normally pretty cautious when I’m out in public and travelling, but I just didn’t think that there were gangs literally just waiting for people and watching.”Brittny has since praised British Transport Police for their quick response, with the thief being brought to justice just six days after the robbery.After CCTV was circulated to local teams, plain clothes officers managed to arrest the assailant, Mourad Aid, 41, who later pleaded guilty on February 19 to the theft.He has been remanded in custody for sentencing.Brittny had hoped to pass the luxury bags on to her daughter in the futureCredit: InstagramShe now says she has ‘no interest’ in visiting London again after the ‘traumatising’ theftCredit: InstagramMourad Aid, 41, pleaded guilty to stealing the bag at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on February 19Credit: British Transport PoliceDespite the quick action from cops, the mum-of-two may never see her stolen items again, as many were listed online just days after the theft.She explained that after seeing them listed online, she realised she wouldn’t want to meet with random people to try and retrieve the items.Brittny added she knew the items were hers as there were specific blemishes or missing attachments which she recognised.The designer had hoped to give these valuable bags to her daughter as she grew up, and considered them to be a long-term investment for her children.Brittny continued that London no longer “felt the same” to when she started dating Jensen a decade ago.She explained that the city felt far less safe than before, adding that she had no passion or desire to return to the city.However, she said it would be difficult as much of Jensen’s family live in the city.’BRAZEN AND OPPORTUNISTIC THEFT’British Transport Police said Mourad Aid pleaded guilty to theft at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on February 19.He had been arrested by plain clothes officers on February 17, after the couple had been robbed four days earlier.British Transport Police Detective Sergeant Marc Farmer said: “This was a brazen and opportunistic theft by a man who took advantage of the victim and her husband having their backs turned for a matter of seconds while loading up their car with luggage.Read More on The Sun”He was able to quickly swipe the suitcase without them even noticing, which hammers home just how sneaky these sorts of criminals really are and why it’s so important to keep one eye on your belongings at all times.”While the incident wasn’t captured on CCTV, we were still able to trace Aid through other investigative opportunities, and he was arrested by our plain clothes officers just days later.” More

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      Former Napoli star, 23, jailed after being found guilty of taking part in armed carjacking

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      FORMER Napoli starlet Nathaniel Amoah has been sent to prison – after being found guilty of taking part in an armed carjacking.The Dutch defender, 23, spent the 2020-21 season with the current Italian league leaders.Former Napoli starlet Nathaniel Amoah has been sent to prisonHe rubbed shoulders with ex-Chelsea ace Kalidou Koulibaly and Belgium star Dries Mertens at the Serie A club.Amsterdam-born Amoah went on to play for Norwegian club Egersund, plus Belgian sides Patro Eisden and Tongeren.But a court in the Belgian city Kortrijk handed the right-back a two-year prison sentence on Monday morning.Amoah was also fined £2,800 for his part in stealing a hired Mercedes from a motorist last July.Read More on FootballHis accomplice, named only as Yasser A., received identical punishments.  The 28-year-old is also a Dutch citizen.Prosecutors told the trial: “A man wearing a balaclava threatened to use a weapon in order to force the driver to hand over the keys of his rented car.”The incident took place at an Esso petrol station at Marke, near Kortrijk in western Belgium.The stolen car war discovered at nearby Wevelgem an hour later, and the two men were arrested later that day.Most read in FootballThe trial heard Amoah and Yasser were found with five mobile phones, the balaclava and the clothing seen in security camera footage of the robbery.Amoah’s lawyer Gregory Everaert claimed: “The CCTV images showed that he was walking round the parking area, but he did not approach the [victim’s] car.”Amoah has previous convictions for theft in the Netherlands.  He has been without a club since leaving Patro Eisden two summers ago. More

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      Dimitri Payet breaks silence on claims he beat lover & made her film sick sex acts saying relationship was ‘consensual’

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      FORMER Premier League star Dimitri Payet has broken his silence after abuse claims made by his ex-lover.Larissa Ferrari alleged the married midfielder subjected her to “physical, moral, psychological and sexual violence” – including forcing her to film degrading videos, in an exclusive interview with The Sun on Sunday.Ex-lover Larissa Ferrari accused the ex-West Ham ace of ‘physical, moral, psychological and sexual violence’Credit: NewsflashThe footballer struck up a conversation with Larissa, 28, over Instagram last August using a fake profile, claims LarissaCredit: NewsflashLarissa showed The Sun on Sunday pictures of bruises, which she also handed to policeThe Brazilian lawyer, 28, also accused the former West Ham and French international Payet, 38, of making her take part in a fake wedding and wearing a ring to “prove her love”.She also alleged he made her drink her own urine and water from the toilet, and lick the floor.Larissa showed The Sun on Sunday photos of her bruises which she said she’d handed to police.The mum-of-two said: “He’s a sick monster. I was scared for my life, and I’m still scared.”READ MORE NEWSPayet, however, has denied “physical and psychological violence” in a statement to Brazilian cops, reports local outlet G1, which claims to have seen a document detailing the case. The footballer admitted to having had a seven-month affair with his accuser after “becoming lonely” while playing for Vasco da Gama in Rio de Janeiro.Larissa told G1 she suffers from Borderline personality disorder and claims Payet took advantage of her condition.”Dimitri knew about my passion and psychological problems, using this against me,” she is reported to have said by the Brazilian outlet. Most read in Football”Dimitri convinced me to put my head in the trash, in the toilet, made me drink my own urine and other sexual bizarre acts.”However, Payet’s statement allegedly sees him claim everything was consensual and proposed by his accuser.Dimitri Payet breaks down in tears after announcing he is leaving Marseille It refers to an incident where Larissa “requested slaps during sexual intercourse” which resulted in marks on her body.The footballer is also said to have claimed the pair used wooden chairs during sex.G1 reports Payet alleges he refused Larissa’s wish to continue their relationship as he prepares to return to France, which would include him paying her expenses.Payet has four children with his wife of nearly 20 years, Ludivine, who remained in France after he joined the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club in 2023. Payet’s lawyer Sheila Lustoza told G1: “It is regrettable that confidential records were leaked, but the case reveals with evidence something that is very clear: a woman exercising her freedom and will, as it should be, contrary to what has been publicly narrated up until now. “The defence is confident that the truth that is proven by documents will demonstrate these facts.”‘I only want justice’Speaking to The Sun on Sunday previously, Larissa went on to say: “I not only want justice but to also help other women who are blindly allowing their partners to abuse them.”Payet spent 18 months with West Ham before Marseille paid £25million for him in January 2017. He then moved to Rio in 2023 after signing for Vasco de Gama.Payet spent 18 months with Premier League side West HamCredit: PA:Press AssociationLarissa wearing bridal gear for ‘ceremony’The footballer struck up a conversation with Larissa over Instagram last August. She claims that Payet used a fake profile. They then started messaging on WhatsApp.Larissa, who knew the star was married, initially flew 1,500 miles from her home in the state of Parana to meet him in Rio’s Windsor Hotel where his team were staying before a match.She said: “He was very sweet and romantic. It was a very intense date and the following day I went to watch him play. He was so attentive and there was lots of hugging and kissing. I thought he seemed like a lovely man.”As the relationship grew, they started staying together for days at a time.Larissa said she stopped dating other people and they acted as a “normal couple”. But in early December Larissa’s pal posted on social media a snap of two match tickets Payet had given them.Larissa claimed Payet became aggressive and screamed at her. She said: “This was the first time I saw this side of him.”Read More on The SunShe alleges that sparked off the abuse.In text messages seen by The Sun, Payet asked for “humiliating” sexual videos of Larissa. WhatsApp messages also show Payet asking for “disgusting acts” to prove her love.Domestic abuse – how to get help DOMESTIC abuse can affect anyone – including men – and does not always involve physical violence.Here are some signs that you could be in an abusive relationship:Emotional abuse – Including being belittled, blamed for the abuse – gaslighting – being isolated from family and friends, having no control over your finances, what you where and who you speak toThreats and intimidation – Some partners might threaten to kill or hurt you, destroy your belongings, stalk or harass you Physical abuse – This can range from slapping or hitting to being shoved over, choked or bitten.Sexual abuse – Being touched in a way you do not want to be touched, hurt during sex, pressured into sex or forced to have sex when you do not consent.If any of the above apply to you or a friend, you can call these numbers:Remember, you are not alone.1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse over the course of their lifetime.Every 30 seconds the police receive a call for help relating to domestic abuse.Payet and his wife Ludivine, a mum of fourCredit: AFPLarrisa claims Payet made her wear a wedding ring More

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      Former England star Trevor Sinclair facing bankruptcy battle over £36k unpaid tax bill after ‘hiding head in the sand’

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      FORMER England star Trevor Sinclair is facing a court bid to make him bankrupt over a £36,000 tax debt.Ex-Queens Park Ranger and Manchester City winger Sinclair, 52, earned a fortune during his playing career and went on to become a TV and radio pundit.Trevor Sinclair leaves Blackpool Magistrates court after facing a drink-driving charge in 2017Credit: News Group Newspapers LtdManchester City winger Sinclair, 52, with his wife NatalieCredit: Instagram/trevor8sinclairSinclair enjoyed five-and-a-half seasons with West HamCredit: GettyBut his career stalled in 2022 when he asked why “black and brown people” should mourn the Queen.And HMRC chiefs are now threatening to make him bankrupt unless he settles an unpaid tax bill for punditry work in 2021-22.Since retirement, the former wideman has worked as a pundit for media outlets including Talksport and the BBC on Football Focus and Final Score.But Central London County Court heard that he got into trouble with his finances and “hid his head in the sand” over money he owed to the taxman after his accountant died.Read more Sports NewsShabab Rizvi, for HMRC, told Judge Caroline Wilkinson that the ex-player has ignored demands for payment.Ms Rizvi told the court: “HMRC’s position today is that we are seeking a bankruptcy order,” she told the judge.”Since the breathing space order ended, we have had no contact from the debtor, she told the judge.”The debtor is a former Premier League footballer and should have the means to satisfy the debt, but there’s been no contact with HMRC at all.”Most read in FootballRobert Lee, for Mr Sinclair, however asked the judge to put off making the bankruptcy order and give him another chance to get the money together and pay up.He told the judge: “Mr Sinclair is seeking an adjournment. He is a former Premier League footballer and he was working in the media.Man City legend Trevor Sinclair slams Cristiano Ronaldo amid Man Utd dressing room woes “Mr Sinclair is currently in receipt of a job offer in Saudi Arabia.”As a footballer Sinclair starred as a winger for QPR, West Ham United and Manchester City in the Premier League in the 1990s and 2000s.He won the 1997 Match of the Day’s “Goal of the Season” with a spectacular overhead bicycle kick in an FA Cup tie against Barnsley.He won 12 caps for England, four in the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea, before retiring in 2008 following a stint at Cardiff City.District Judge Caroline Wilkinson explained that the debt is for the tax year 2021-22, consisting of two “large sums of £13,000-odd” each, plus outstanding National Insurance and penalties.She said: “Mr Sinclair has to wake up to the fact that there’s no more head in the sand because this is serious.”The case was adjourned for two months to allow the former Prem ace time to try to get the money together to pay his debt.He won 12 caps for England before retiring in 2008Credit: PA:Press AssociationTrevor Sinclair previously joined the coaching staff with the India national teamCredit: X @trevor8sinclairThe ex-QPR man in his role as a coach at Lancaster CityCredit: PA More