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    Prankster who paid fans to storm pitch at Champions League is branded ‘real villain’ as first invader appears in court

    A PRANKSTER who paid fans to storm the pitch at the Champions League final was branded the “real villain” as the first invader appeared in court.Russian streamer Andrey Burim was singled out by the judge as he handed a football banning order to Ukrainian Manchester City fan Yevhenii Lubnenko, 29.Russian streamer Andrey Burim was singled out by the judgeCredit: MELLSTROYUkrainian Manchester City fan Yevhenii Lubnenko admitted breaching the Football Offences Act and was banned from matchesCredit: Dan CharityBurim is said to have offered each of the pitch invaders £250,000 for the stunt.Uber driver Lubnenko and two others tried to invade Wembley’s pitch on Saturday wearing T-shirts emblazoned with “Mellstroy” — Burim’s screen name.Lubnenko, who lives in Los Angeles, admitted breaching the Football Offences Act and was banned from attending any matches in England and Wales for three years and fined £264. But District Judge Michael Snow said: “The real villain is the Russian who is offering people money to take part in what you would describe as a prank.Read More on Football“But I can’t punish him as he is not here.”However, Judge Snow admitted that the banning order was “wildly irrelevant” as it would not stop Lubnenko from attending matches in the US. More

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    Three people including schoolboy, 16, charged after fans invaded pitch during Champions League final at Wembley

    THREE people including a 16-year-old schoolboy have been charged with invading the pitch during the Champions League final at Wembley.Yevhenii Lubnenko, 29, David Carneckij, 28, and the teenager are accused of going on to the playing area at a football match contrary to Section 4 of the Football (Offences) Act 1991.Three people were arrested after the chaos at the Champions League Final at WembleyCredit: GettyReal Madrid took home European football’s most prestigious trophy on Saturday nightCredit: RexThe 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will appear at Highbury Corner Youth Court on June 24.Lubnenko, of no fixed address, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday.Meanwhile, Carneckij, of Walworth Road, south-east London, is due to appear at the same court on July 10.The Metropolitan Police said that inquiries continue into two other people arrested in connection with the same incident.Read More in FootballIn total, police made 56 arrests around the Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid.The Spanish outfit won 2-0 and secured a 15th European Cup despite a strong performance from Dortmund at a cacophonous Wembley.Prior to the showpiece event, stadium bosses announced their commitment to clamp down on “poor fan behaviour” ahead of Saturday’s match.But the off-field chaos came despite a £5million ring of steel defence which was put in place to avoid a repeat of England’s Euro 2020 day of shame.Most read in FootballFive arrests were said to be for pitch invasions while the majority of others were attempts to breach security.More than 2,000 police were out on duty to police the final but the force could still not contain the mayhem.However, a spokesperson for the force said on Saturday that the force was confident the “overwhelming majority” of attempts to unlawfully gain access to the stadium were unsuccessful.The statement added that there was a “robust” policing operation in place to support Wembley stewards and stadium staff.A Wembley spokesperson revealed yesterday that three pitch invaders have all been arrested.A statement said: “It is illegal to enter the field of play at Wembley Stadium, and we strongly condemn the actions of those who interrupted the UEFA Champions League Final shortly after kick-off.”All of the individuals have now been arrested. We will support the relevant authorities to ensure appropriate action is taken.”It comes just under three years after a security debacle at the Euro 2020 final where 2,000 ticketless fans descended onto the approach to Wembley stadium before kick-off.Since the Euro 2020 final the FA has spent £5million on implementing new safety and security measures, including the creation of a “robust perimeter”.The investment has been used to solidify the stadium’s security infrastructure.This included increasing the strength of all Wembley’s doors with additional magnetic lock systems to ensure there is no repeat of people successfully ripping them off their hinges. Additional fences and gates have been delivered throughout Wembley’s parameters, while the area underneath the iconic Olympic steps has been significantly bolstered since the Euros final.READ MORE SUN STORIESA significant part of the money has been spent on improving CCTV in and around Wembley, while a second security control room big enough to house around 18 officers has been opened.The FA has also invested in providing additional body cameras for event stewards.It was misery for Dortmund who suffered a second Champions League final defeat at Wembley More

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    Fan who ‘headbutted’ Roy Keane tells court ‘angry’ pundit told me to ‘meet him outside’ as he banged on Sky box window

    A FAN accused of headbutting Roy Keane wept in court today as he claimed the “angry” ex-footballer told him to “see me outside”.Scott Law claimed the pundit was “puffing his cheeks out” and banging on the window of the Sky box at the Emirates.Scott Law claimed Roy Keane told him to meet him outsideCredit: PAThe pair were involved in a brawl at the EmiratesCredit: PALaw allegedly headbutted Keane after the ex-Utd player celebrated a goal from his former teamThe 43-year-old, who is accused of knocking Keane through a set of doors, said he had “never really seen that behaviour from someone who was working in the Sky box”.Law added: “Mr Keane picked me out and started telling me to see him outside. He was pointing to doors in the box.”The dad was watching Arsenal take on Utd when Keane, 52, celebrated a goal from his former club.He claimed he went inside the stadium to go to the toilet and encountered the ex-footballer, who “collided into him”.Read more news Prosecutor Simon Jones KC asked: “Are you seriously saying that Roy Keane ran into the top of your head?”Law, who cried while being questioned, said: “I put my head down in a defensive manner to protect my face.”He also told Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court he suffered injuries to his face from “Mr Keane’s elbow”.Footage released yesterday apparently shows Keane elbowing Law in the aftermath of the alleged headbutt incident.Most read in FootballThe Arsenal fan was accused of “dramatically” changing his “ridiculous” defence from a prepared statement he gave police the next day.Law had claimed he moved his head forward “in a pre-emptive strike” to defend himself from a “violent approach” by Keane. ‘I’m happy to be proved wrong,’ says Roy Keane as Man Utd legend eats his words about current star after FA Cup triumphWhen quizzed about the change in story, the civil engineer claimed he had “no sleep”, adding: “It was the worst night of my life.”Law’s evidence comes after Micah Richards earlier took the stand after he stepped in to restrain the football fan.The Sky Sports pundit was forced to deny he was Keane’s “puppy” as he told the court he “did what any friend would”.Richards added: “I grappled with him. I said what did you do that for? He was saying f***ing this, f***ing that.“I grabbed him and moved him down the corridor.“I had him, I couldn’t hold him for long enough so he run off. I was trying to restrain him until security arrived.“He said ‘I’m sorry, I’m sorry’.”Micah Richards stepped in to help his ‘friend’ RoyCredit: PAHe was seen restraining Law in the aftermath of the ‘headbutt’ incidentCredit: PARichards gave evidence at the trial todayCredit: Andrew StyczynskiRichards said Keane was “physically massively shaken up” after Law “arched his head back” during the brawl.The ex-England ace added: “I felt a bit sorry for Roy. I was shocked and so was Roy, we were in disbelief. I think he handled it quite well.“I intervened, I felt sorry for Roy, he came to work to do his job and he was assaulted.“I did what any friend would do, I stopped him and diffused the situation.”But defence lawyer Charles Sherrard KC branded Richards “Roy Keane’s stooge” and said he believes there was never a headbutt.Richards then told the court his colleague was just “trying to defend himself” after footage apparently showed Keane elbowing Law in the aftermath.Mr Sherrard said: “I’m going to suggest this is where you are Mr Keane’s puppy. It’s an uppercut elbow to the nose.”But Richards said he didn’t agree, and also denied a footballer would get sent off for displaying similar tactics.Inside Roy Keane and Micah Richards’ unlikely bromance
    Roy Keane and Micah Richards may have been separated by the Manchester divide as players.
    But they have been thick as thieves since forming an unlikely friendship as pundits.
    The duo initially appeared to be chalk and cheese while appearing on Sky Sports.
    But despite their differing personalities, they have an underlying respect.
    Fun-loving ex-City star Richards, 35, once said of his notoriously grump United pal: “Never did I think we’d have a relationship like that. Working with him is an absolute pleasure.
    “I’m in awe of him.”
    Ahead of Euro 2020, the pair starred in their own show together, with their on-screen chemistry and friendship clear for all to see.
    The five-episode series, titled “Micah and Roy’s Road to Wembley”, followed the pair during that summer’s European Championships.

    Keane was previously accused of taking “glory” in his reputation as “a hard man” as he was grilled over infamous tackles during his career.Mr Sherrard also referenced Keane holding the record for the most red cards in English football.He then suggested Keane had used “gratuitous violence” by smashing Law in the face.The lawyer said: “How are you stopping somebody getting away with an elbow to the face – with your bent arm?“That was your way of retaliating. You were the only person who delivered any unlawful violence. There was no need for that was there?”That injury to Mr Law’s nose was caused by you, in that way, in that moment.”But taking the stand, Keane denied all the allegations, with the court told he was actually carrying a bag in each hand at the time.He said: “I was assaulted in the workplace as a pundit and I was trying to stop him getting away.”That was my only intention.”The court heard the ex-footballers had been commenting on the game from a glass studio before the attack on September 3.Law was sat in front of the room when he noticed Keane celebrating a Utd goal, which was later chalked off by VAR.Prosecutor Simon Jones told the court this was a “catalyst” for the “shocking and unlawful” attack.Law allegedly made his way to an area where he delivered a “forceful headbutt” to Keane’s chest – knocking him backwards.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe married dad fled the scene following the brawl but was arrested the following day, it was said.Law denies a charge of common assault. The trial continues.Keane previously denied he took glory in his ‘hardman’ imageLaw claims he was acting in self-defenceCredit: PA More

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    Micah Richards denies being Roy Keane’s ‘puppy’ after defending his ‘friend’ when he was ‘headbutted by fan’

    MICAH Richards today denied he was Roy Keane’s “puppy” after defending his “friend” when he was allegedly headbutted by a fan.Scott Law, 43, is accused of knocking the ex-Utd player through a set of doors after violence erupted at the Emirates.Roy Keane was allegedly seen elbowing a football fan who ‘headbutted’ himMicah Richards was then seen restraining Scott LawThe brawl erupted at the Emirates as Arsenal played Man UtdMicah Richards gave evidence at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court todayCredit: Andrew StyczynskiScott Law denies the charges against himCredit: PAKeane, 52, was celebrating a goal from his former side against Arsenal when he was attacked, Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court heard.But Law claims he was just rushing to the toilet when the Sky Sports pundit ambushed him and called him a “fat c***”.He also claims “aggressive” Keane gestured to “meet him outside” during the September 3 melee.Richards was seen in CCTV footage stepping in to restrain Law before the alleged attacker fled the scene.Read more newsThe Sky Sports pundit today denied he was Keane’s “puppy” as he told the court he “did what any friend would”.Richards added: “I grappled with him. I said what did you do that for? He was saying f***ing this, f***ing that.“I grabbed him and moved him down the corridor.“I had him, I couldn’t hold him for long enough so he run off. I was trying to restrain him until security arrived.Most read in Football“He said ‘I’m sorry, I’m sorry’.”‘Why did you have to say that?’ says Micah Richards as Wayne Rooney destroys him with hilarious quip live on BBCRichards said Keane was “physically massively shaken up” after Law “arched his head back” during the brawl.The ex-England ace added: “I felt a bit sorry for Roy. I was shocked and so was Roy, we were in disbelief. I think he handled it quite well.“I intervened, I felt sorry for Roy, he came to work to do his job and he was assaulted.“I did what any friend would do, I stopped him and diffused the situation.”But defence lawyer Charles Sherrard KC branded Richards “Roy Keane’s stooge” and said he believes there was never a headbutt.Richards then told the court his colleague was just “trying to defend himself” after footage apparently showed Keane elbowing Law in the aftermath.Mr Sherrard said: “I’m going to suggest this is where you are Mr Keane’s puppy. It’s an uppercut elbow to the nose.”But Richards said he didn’t agree, and also denied a footballer would get sent off for displaying similar tactics.The former Man City star also accused Mr Sherrard of trying to “mince my words” after branding him a “liar on the stand”.He added: “I know what I saw. You can dress it up however you want to.”The elbow came in the aftermath of the alleged headbutt incidentKeane has been accused of using ‘gratuitous violence’He yelled for someone to call the police as Richards stepped in to helpIn his own evidence today, Law claimed Keane was “puffing his cheeks out” and banging on the window of the Sky box at the Emirates before the mayhem.He said he had “never really seen that behaviour from someone who was working in the Sky box”.Law added: “Mr Keane picked me out and started telling me to see him outside. He was pointing to doors in the box.”The dad was watching Arsenal take on Utd when Keane, 52, celebrated a goal from his former club.He claimed he went inside the stadium to go to the toilet and encountered the ex-footballer, who “collided into him”.Prosecutor Simon Jones KC asked: “Are you seriously saying that Roy Keane ran into the top of your head?”Law, who cried while being questioned, said: “I put my head down in a defensive manner to protect my face.”Inside Roy Keane and Micah Richards’ unlikely bromance
    Roy Keane and Micah Richards may have been separated by the Manchester divide as players.
    But they have been thick as thieves since forming an unlikely friendship as pundits.
    The duo initially appeared to be chalk and cheese while appearing on Sky Sports.
    But despite their differing personalities, they have an underlying respect.
    Fun-loving ex-City star Richards, 35, once said of his notoriously grump United pal: “Never did I think we’d have a relationship like that. Working with him is an absolute pleasure.
    “I’m in awe of him.”
    Ahead of Euro 2020, the pair starred in their own show together, with their on-screen chemistry and friendship clear for all to see.
    The five-episode series, titled “Micah and Roy’s Road to Wembley”, followed the pair during that summer’s European Championships.

    Keane was previously accused of taking “glory” in his reputation as “a hard man” as he was grilled over infamous tackles during his career.Mr Sherrard also referenced Keane holding the record for the most red cards in English football.He then suggested Keane had used “gratuitous violence” by smashing Law in the face.The lawyer said: “How are you stopping somebody getting away with an elbow to the face – with your bent arm?“That was your way of retaliating. You were the only person who delivered any unlawful violence. There was no need for that was there?”That injury to Mr Law’s nose was caused by you, in that way, in that moment.”But taking the stand, Keane denied all the allegations, with the court told he was actually carrying a bag in each hand at the time.He said: “I was assaulted in the workplace as a pundit and I was trying to stop him getting away.”That was my only intention.”Keane claimed he and Richards were heading down for the final match analysis when contact was made with his face that sent him backwards through a set of doors.The pundit continued: “The only way I can describe it is that I was in shock. I didn’t expect it to happen, not when I was in my workplace.”Keane told the court he saw the attacker being restrained by Richards, who was trying to make sure he didn’t “run off”.The footie hardman then started yelling for someone to “call the police” as his fellow pundit loosened his grip on Law, who fled.Keane, who suffered bruising on his chest and arms, added: “We missed the final two goals but that was the least of my worries.”The court heard the ex-footballers had been commenting on the game from a glass studio before the attack on September 3.Law was sat in front of the room when he noticed Keane celebrating a Utd goal, which was later chalked off by VAR.Prosecutor Simon Jones told the court this was a “catalyst” for the “shocking and unlawful” attack.”Hyped-up” Law then made his way to an area where he delivered a “forceful headbutt” to Keane’s chest – knocking him backwards.The married dad fled the scene following the brawl but was arrested the following day, it was said.He told officers in a prepared statement how Keane had “approached him in an aggressive manner” – causing him to throw his head back in self-defence.Law said: “Throughout the match there was what I would regard as banter between me and Mr Keane.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The banter turned more aggressive with Mr Keane gesturing towards me to meet him outside.”Law denies a charge of common assault. The trial continues.Micah denied he was Roy Keane’s ‘stooge’Credit: Rights reservedKeane appeared in court to give evidence previouslyCredit: PA More

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    Moment Roy Keane ‘elbows’ football fan who ‘headbutted him’ during brawl before Micah Richards restrains supporter

    THIS is the moment Roy Keane allegedly elbowed a football fan after he was “headbutted” during a brawl.Scott Law, 43, is accused of knocking the ex-Utd player through a set of doors after violence erupted at the Emirates.Footage allegedly shows Roy Keane elbowing a fan after he was ‘headbutted’Credit: Standard Micah Richards then steps in to restrain Scott Law, who later fledCredit: Standard The brawl erupted at the Emirates as Arsenal played Man UtdKeane, 52, was celebrating a goal from his former side against Arsenal when he was attacked, Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court heard.But Law claims he was just rushing to the toilet when the Sky Sports pundit ambushed him and called him a “fat c***”.He also claims “aggressive” Keane gestured to “meet him outside” during the melee.Footage now shows the former footballer allegedly throwing an elbow at the supporter’s face in the aftermath of the fight.Keane’s fellow Sky Sports pundit Micah Richards then steps in to restrain Law before the alleged attacker fled the scene.Richards was heard saying: “Are you crazy? Are you f***ing mad? Say sorry.”The pundit said later: “Someone needs to arrest him, he’s just assaulted Roy Keane, don’t let him go.”JPs heard today Keane did not assault Law with an elbow to the face during the chaos.Most read in FootballDC Phillip Dickinson, from the Met’s Public Order Unit, said: “I don’t believe it was an intentional elbow to the face looking at the footage.”There may have been contact but it does not look like a deliberate elbow to the face in my opinion.” ‘I’m happy to be proved wrong,’ says Roy Keane as Man Utd legend eats his words about current star after FA Cup triumphBut defence lawyer Charles Sherrard KC branded the claims “absolute nonsense”.It came after the lawyer yesterday accused Keane of taking “glory” in his reputation as “a hard man” as he was grilled over infamous tackles during his career.He also referenced Keane holding the record for the most red cards in English football.Mr Sherrard brought up the 2001 horror tackle on Alf-Inge Haaland – telling to the court how the ex-footballer later revealed he “wanted to hurt him”.He then suggested Keane had used “gratuitous violence” by smashing Law in the face.The lawyer said: “How are you stopping somebody getting away with an elbow to the face – with your bent arm?“That was your way of retaliating. You were the only person who delivered any unlawful violence. There was no need for that was there?”That injury to Mr Law’s nose was caused by you, in that way, in that moment.”The elbow came in the aftermath of the alleged headbutt incidentCredit: Standard Keane has been accused of using ‘gratuitous violence’Credit: StandardHe yelled for someone to call the police as Richards stepped in to helpCredit: StandardBut taking the stand, Keane denied all the allegations, with the court told he was actually carrying a bag in each hand at the time.He said: “I was assaulted in the workplace as a pundit and I was trying to stop him getting away. “That was my only intention.”Keane claimed he and Richards were heading down for the final match analysis when contact was made with his face that sent him backwards through a set of doors.The pundit continued: “The only way I can describe it is that I was in shock. I didn’t expect it to happen, not when I was in my workplace.”Keane told the court he saw the attacker being restrained by Richards, who was trying to make sure he didn’t “run off”.The footie hardman then started yelling for someone to “call the police” as his fellow pundit loosened his grip on Law, who fled.Keane, who suffered bruising on his chest and arms, added: “We missed the final two goals but that was the least of my worries.”The court heard the ex-footballers had been commenting on the game from a glass studio before the attack on September 3.Law was sat in front of the room when he noticed Keane celebrating a Utd goal, which was later chalked off by VAR.Inside Roy Keane and Micah Richards’ unlikely bromance
    Roy Keane and Micah Richards may have been separated by the Manchester divide as players.
    But they have been thick as thieves since forming an unlikely friendship as pundits.
    The duo initially appeared to be chalk and cheese while appearing on Sky Sports.
    But despite their differing personalities, they have an underlying respect.
    Fun-loving ex-City star Richards, 35, once said of his notoriously grump United pal: “Never did I think we’d have a relationship like that. Working with him is an absolute pleasure.
    “I’m in awe of him.”
    Ahead of Euro 2020, the pair starred in their own show together, with their on-screen chemistry and friendship clear for all to see.
    The five-episode series, titled “Micah and Roy’s Road to Wembley”, followed the pair during that summer’s European Championships.

    Prosecutor Simon Jones told the court this was a “catalyst” for the “shocking and unlawful” attack.”Hyped-up” Law then made his way to an area where he delivered a “forceful headbutt” to Keane’s chest – knocking him backwards.The married dad fled the scene following the brawl but was arrested the following day, it was said.He told officers in a prepared statement how Keane had “approached him in an aggressive manner” – causing him to throw his head back in self-defence.Law said: “Throughout the match there was what I would regard as banter between me and Mr Keane.”The banter turned more aggressive with Mr Keane gesturing towards me to meet him outside.”Law told police he was an “avid football fan” and had seen Keane act violently before on the football pitch, adding that he was “scared” at the time of the incident.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe claimed during a “natural break in the game” he went to use the toilet and was approached by Keane in a “very aggressive manner”, adding: “His face looked angry.”Law denies a charge of common assault. The trial continues.Keane, pictured at court yesterday, denied glorifying in his hard man imageCredit: PAScott Law claims he acted in self-defenceCredit: Andrew Styczynski More

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    Roy Keane left ‘in shock’ after fan ‘headbutted him’ during Arsenal game – as he tells court: ‘I missed final two goals’

    ROY Keane today told a court he was left “in shock” after allegedly being headbutted by football fan during a match.Scott Law, 43, is accused of lashing out at Keane when he cheered a goal from his former club against Arsenal at the Emirates.Micah Richards was seen pinning a man against a wall with Keane nearbyScott Law has denied common assaultCredit: Paul EdwardsRoy Keane pictured leaving court today where he gave evidence at the trialCredit: Paul EdwardsThe United legend has taken the stand at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court today to give evidence.He said he and fellow Sky Sports pundit Micah Richards were heading down for the final match analysis when he was attacked.Keane, 52, added: “There was lots of noise and shouting as you would expect at a football match. “I was just walking and before I knew it, I was hit. I was absolutely not expecting it.”Read more newsKeane said there was “large contact” with the side of his face and chest that knocked him backwards through a set of doors.The pundit continued: “The only way I can describe it is that I was in shock. I didn’t expect it to happen, not when I was in my workplace.”Keane told the court he saw the attacker being restrained by Richards, who was trying to make sure he didn’t “run off”.The footie hardman then started yelling for someone to “call the police” as his fellow pundit loosened his grip on Law, who fled.Most read in FootballHe and Richards then headed pitch-side to give their final match analysis.Keane, who suffered bruising on his chest and arms, added: “We missed the final two goals but that was the least of my worries.” ‘I’m happy to be proved wrong,’ says Roy Keane as Man Utd legend eats his words about current star after FA Cup triumphThe court heard the ex-footballers had been commenting on the game from a glass studio before the attack on September 3.Law was sat in front of the room when he noticed Keane celebrating a Utd goal, which was later chalked off by VAR.Prosecutor Simon Jones told the court this was a “catalyst” for the “shocking and unlawful” attack.He added: “The prosecution case is that from the moment the VAR disallows that Manchester United goal, the defendant, we say, appears to make an obscene gesture towards those in the Sky Sports studio which of course included Roy Keane.”This “aggressive” gesture from the “hyped-up defendant” showed he was “intent on violence from the outset”, the court heard.Law then made his way to an area where he delivered a “forceful headbutt” to Keane’s chest – knocking him backwards.The married dad fled the scene following the brawl but was arrested the following day, it was said.He told officers in a prepared statement how Keane had “approached him in an aggressive manner” – causing him to throw his head back in self-defence.Mr Jones said: “There was simply no justification for the defendant’s violence. We say he was clearly the aggressor. READ MORE SUN STORIES”His claims of needing to get a pre-emptive strike in lack credibility.”Law denies a charge of common assault. The trial continues.The footie hardman was left with bruisingCredit: PAHe had been commenting on the Arsenal v Utd matchCredit: GettyKeane later gave his thoughts on the match More

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    I was banned for ten years for alleged spot-fixing in the FA Cup, Lucas Paqueta should get a 40-year ban if he’s guilty

    FORMER non-league star Kynan Isaac called on the FA to smash Lucas Paqueta with a 40-YEAR ban for alleged spot-fixing.Isaac was banned for ten years in October 2022 after being found guilty by football’s ruling body of deliberately getting himself booked in an FA Cup tie.Kynan Isaac reveals he got depressed after his ban ‘but nobody from the PFA or FA got in touch to see how I was’West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been charged in relation to four bookings but denies doing anything wrongCredit: RexIt was claimed full-back Isaac’s caution for Stratford Town in a 5-1 loss to Shrewsbury in November 2021 was part of a betting scheme with pals.West Ham and Brazil midfielder Paqueta, 26, has been charged with deliberately getting himself booked in FOUR separate Prem matches so that he and/or his friends could benefit by betting on that happening. He denies any wrongdoing.Isaac, 31, said: “It will be very interesting to see what they do to him, there’s no point in me sitting here and letting everyone else get away with it.“It’s basic maths — if I got done for ten years for doing it once, by the same book he should get 40 years for doing it four times.READ MORE ON LUCAS PAQUETA“I can’t wait to see what they give him — it will be something pathetic like about a year or two, because he’s got money and an expensive lawyer.“If that happens they won’t be able to ignore me and the ban they gave me.”Isaac was also hit with a further 18-month ban after being found guilty of placing, or enabling, almost 350 bets on matches over a five-year period. The combined rap ensured he could not play until after his 40th birthday.Most read in FootballOne allegation against Brazil international Paqueta concerns this booking for a foul on Boubakary SoumareCredit: PAThe FA stopped him from playing immediately after his charges were announced and referred the case to police. He added: “The police came to my house and told  me there was a  warrant out for my arrest for X, Y and Z. I had my kids with me,  so I asked if I could hand myself in at a certain time.Top 10 highest paid footballers in the world revealed with no Premier League players making the top five“I went there the next day at about midday with my lawyer and the police threw it out. I got a ten-year ban, even though they threw it out.“It will be interesting if they do the same with Paqueta, will he get the police turning up at his door. If not, why not? Why should he be treated any differently to me?“Also, even though I don’t know the exact details about what bets we’re talking about, it’s bound to be in the thousands. With me it was pennies.”Isaac — who passed his test to be a driving instructor  — was tempted to speak out when Brentford and England star Ivan Toney escaped with an eight-month ban a year ago after admitting 232 breaches of betting rules.The FA literally stopped me from playing any football, even seven-a-side or Sunday League. No-one worried about my mental health.He was also angered when Nottingham Forest’s Harry Toffolo was given a suspended five-month ban in September for 375 breaches of betting rules.Toffolo claimed he made the wagers when his “mental health was at a very low ebb”.Isaac said: “It was mentally awful for me. “Non-league footballer gets a ten-year ban and then you see a big-name star Toney — who was putting thousands of pounds on — still being allowed to play when he had been charged  and getting an England call-up.“His ban was really only six months, because it included the off-season. And he’ll be at the Euros.“The FA literally stopped me from playing any football, even seven-a-side or Sunday League.READ MORE SUN STORIES“No-one worried about my mental health after getting such a huge ban.“I was depressed and it hit me hard but nobody from the PFA or FA got in touch to see how I was.”Paqueta was booked for a challenge on John McGinn in one incidentCredit: RexHe tripped Crysencio Summerville to receive another cautionCredit: Sky SportsThe fourth Paqueta yellow in question involved a handballCredit: Sly Sports More

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    VAR offsides could be ‘scrapped’ from Euro 2024 as UEFA is taken to court by tech firm

    VIDEO reffed offsides could be sensationally scrapped from the Euros – because the inventor of a similar system is taking UEFA to COURT.A firm that created tech like that used by VAR to spot goalside attackers wants the organisers halted from using it – claiming their idea has been copied.Video reffed offsides could be sensationally scrapped from the Euros – because the inventor of a similar system is taking UEFA to courtCredit: The TimesThey have bagged a court date to apply for an injunction just ten days before the opening match of the tournament, which kicks off in Munich on June 14.If granted it may rule out UEFA using the love-hate system – just as fans have started to accept it.The ruling would represent a huge embarrassment to European football’s governing body – which has spent a fortune licensing the system from another firm.An England fan said: “It’s just farcical. How has it got to this stage SO close to the Euros.Read More on Euro 2024“Love it, or hate it – we’ve all started getting used to VAR.“Can you imagine if England end up going out because of a duff decision thay VAR would usually have picked up?“There would be uproar. UEFA needs to sort it out.”Dutch firm Ballinno has filed a patent infringement suit against UEFA and ball tracking experts Kinexon, from Germany – alleging unauthorised use of its technology.Most read in FootballIt claims that 13 years ago it was granted a patent for a ‘method and system for detecting an offside situation’.It says it registered a proposal for a chip in balls to alert an earpiece worn by officials at the exact moment it is kicked – removing the need to continuously watch players.Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney leaves Sky Sports studio in stitches with brutal one-word response to news of VAR voteThe firms are now set to face a show-down in a courtroom in Hamburg, less than two weeks before Germany and Scotland begin the tournament, in Munich, on June 14.Incredibly the last-minute legal face-off comes despite the initial application being logged on April 18 – five weeks ago and the first contact over the claim being made last year.But Florian Müller, a patent law expert, told Dutch media the timing was clearly designed to put UEFA under time pressure.This Saturday’s FA Cup final and the Champions League final at Wembley will be unaffected, falling before the June 3 hearing – which will be chaired by three judges.A spokesman for UEFA said: “We cannot comment as such on ongoing litigation matters. However, UEFA is not overly concerned by Ballinno’s application.”He added UEFA did not believe the use of VAR would be impacted – even if it lost the case.The original patent that was filed shows a ball-tacking tech intended to alert referees specifically to offsides.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt is unclear whether the claimant alleges the whole of VAR has infringed its original patent – or just offsides.A patent expert in the UK told The Sun: “It would be for a court to decide whether any of the protected tech was being unfairly used in the VAR process.” More