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      F1 ace Lando Norris ‘robbed of his incredibly rare £144,000 designer watch while leaving Wembley after Euro 2020 final’

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      F1 ACE Lando Norris was robbed of his “unique” £144,000 designer watch in Wembley Stadium’s VIP car park, a court heard yesterday.The McLaren driver, 23, was targeted for his Richard Mille timepiece – one of only five in the world – as he walked to his £165,000 McLaren GT after the Euro 2020 final.
      Lando Norris’ watch was stolen in July 2021 as he left Wembley StadiumCredit: Getty
      Liam Williams, 25, has denied robbing the F1 starCredit: Dan Charity
      The Richard Mille “prototype limited edition McLaren watch”, also known as the RM6702, was the only one in the world with a blue strap made to measure for the driver’s wrist.
      Despite never being made available for sale, the designer estimates the value to be around £144,000 – excluding VAT.
      Liam Williams, 25, from Merseyside has denied robbing the Belgian-British F1 star on July 11, 2021.
      He appeared at court today wearing a navy-blue t-shirt and grey ripped jeans.

      The robbery came after England’s defeat to Italy on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
      Tyrone Silcott, prosecuting, said the attack happened in the VIP yellow car park at Wembley Stadium following the final.
      Mr Norris told Harrow Crown Court it was midnight and raining as he spoke to members of the public next to his McLaren.
      He then realised two suspects were circling the car.
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      He added: “I noticed the suspect looking around my car and myself while keeping his head down. I believe his right hand was near, or on, his pocket.”
      The first suspect “slowly approached”, he added.
      “When I turned towards him, he asked me ‘is this your car?’ I do not recall exactly what happened.
      “Suspect 1 then went behind me and put his right arm around my neck and his left arm was under my back.
      “Suspect 1 pushed me into him and pulled me back by my neck.”
      Lando was left looking up at the sky as the first man told the second to “grab the watch”.
      He added: “Suspect 2 struggled to get the watch for a while however they used force to pull the watch off leaving scratches on my arm.
      “When suspect 1 had his arm around my neck the suspect manages to get the watch off my left wrist.”
      After just 30 seconds the attackers ran away via a nearby pedestrian walkway.
      Cops took two swabs from the F1 driver, two from his neck and two from his left wrist, where the watch was stolen.
      The prosecutor said the tests suggested a match with Williams’ DNA.
      And Williams’ phone records show he travelled to Wembley from Liverpool on the day of the theft.
      His phone was logged near Wembley Stadium in the early hours of July 12, 2021 before travelling back to Liverpool on July 13, 2021.
      Williams was arrested in Liverpool on July 18, 2021 on suspicion of robbery and attended a voluntary interview that day, where he answered no comment to all questions.
      He was interviewed again on July 19 and answered no comment again to all questions.
      On that same day a “video identification” took place, however Mr Norris was unable to identify him as one of the robbers, jurors heard.
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      He then attended a third interview on December 12, 2021 where he again answered no comment to all questions.
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      Dani Alves demands to be kept in ‘solitary’ after being ditched by wife over club rape charge

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      DANI Alves has reportedly demanded to be locked in his cell for most of the day after his wife left him over allegations he raped a woman.The former Brazil and Barcelona football star has been in prison since he was arrested on January 20 amid claims he attacked the woman in a Barcelona nightclub at the end of last year.
      Dani Alves has been in prison since he was arrested on January 20 over rape claimsCredit: Getty
      Joana Sanz reportedly left Dani Alves after he was accused of rapeCredit: Getty
      His wife Joana Sanz visited him in the Brians 2 Prison in Catalonia in February amid reports the model had demanded a divorce.
      Sources said he “is completely devastated and very nervous” after his 29-year-old wife Joana told him she wanted to end their marriage.
      According to Cuatro, Alves, 39, wants to be “locked in his cell” for most of the day in the prison where’s he’s being held.
      It’s understood he’s now in a cell on his own after previously sharing with another inmate.
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      Alves has also gone on hunger strike and there are days when he doesn’t eat at all, according to reports.
      But he is reportedly allowed daily visits in the jail, where he is said to have made his prison football debut.
      It comes after Joana removed most photos of her with the footballer from her Instagram after he reportedly claimed he had consensual sex with his accuser – having initially denied he knew her.
      The Tenerife-born beauty, who married former Barcelona defender Alves in 2017, has yet to make any official comment on the report.
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      Alves was sacked by Mexican club UNAM Pumas after he was remanded in custody by a judge in Barcelona.
      A 23-year-old woman claimed she was assaulted by Alves at the city’s swanky Sutton venue on December 30, leading to his arrest on January 20.
      He has denied the allegations.
      A judge ruled Alves should be kept in custody, and he has been in the cells since at a jail outside the city.
      Alves who enjoyed two spells at Barcelona before signing for Mexican side UNAM Pumas last year, claimed before his arrest he had never met his female accuser.
      But the footballer told a court he had consensual sex with the woman.
      His lawyer claimed he changed his version of events about the alleged sexual assault to cover up his “infidelity”.
      Following the footballer’s arrest, Joana said she had lost the “two pillars in my life”.
      Alves flew into Barcelona after agreeing to be questioned over the allegations.
      Previously it emerged the woman claimed Alves slapped her and raped her in the nightclub bathroom.
      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 the cops.
      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.
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      Dani Alves ‘goes on hunger strike in prison after wife Joana Sanz leaves him over nightclub rape charge’

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      DANI Alves has gone on hunger strike in jail after his wife left him following allegations he raped a woman in a nightclub, it was reported.The 39-year-old former Brazil and Barcelona football star has been in prison after being arrested on January 20 following claims he attacked the woman at the end of last year.
      Joana Sanz has reportedly left Dani Alves after he was accused of rapeCredit: Instagram @joanasanz
      The footballer is said to not be eating in prisonCredit: AP
      His wife Joana Sanz visited Alves in jail in February amid reports the model had demanded a divorce.
      According a report from Spanish TV station Cuatro, he has now gone on hunger strike in the prison where he’s being held.
      Sources told the broadcaster Alves is “is completely devastated and very nervous” after 29-year-old Joana told him she wanted to end their marriage and there are days when he doesn’t eat at all.
      It comes after removed most photos of her with the footballer from her Instagram after he reportedly claimed he had consensual sex with his accuser – having initially denied he knew her.

      The Tenerife-born beauty, who married former Barcelona defender Alves in 2017, has yet to make any official comment on the bombshell report.
      Alves was sacked by Mexican club UNAM Pumas after he was remanded in custody by a judge in Barcelona.
      The 23-year-old woman claimed she was assaulted by Alves at the city’s swanky Sutton venue on December 30, leading to his arrest on January 20.
      A judge ruled Alves should be kept in custody, and he has been in the cells since at a jail outside the city.
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      Alves who enjoyed two spells at Barcelona before signing for Mexican side UNAM Pumas last year, claimed before his arrest he had never met his female accuser.
      However, in a court hearing, the footballer reportedly told the magistrate he had consensual sex with the woman.
      Following the footballer’s arrest, Joana said she had lost the “two pillars in my life.”
      Alves flew into Barcelona after agreeing to be questioned over the allegations.
      Previously it emerged the woman claimed Alves slapped her and raped her in the nightclub bathroom,
      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.
      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.
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      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.
      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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      Thugs linked to raid at Man Utd star Victor Lindelof’s home while his terrified wife and kids were inside are jailed

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      A GANG of car thieves have been linked to a terrifying raid at Victor Lindelof’s home while he was playing for Man Utd.The centre-back’s wife Maja previously revealed how she was forced to lock herself in a room with her two children as the thugs broke in.
      Victor Lindelof and wife Maja were targeted by thievesCredit: Getty
      Lindelof, 28, was playing for Utd against Brentford at the time of the burglary on January 19 last year.
      Declan McClusky, Alan McCabe, Kade McEwan and Christopher Ward have now been jailed for their part in a conspiracy to burgle homes in a three-month rampage.
      Manchester Crown Court heard the burglars at Lindelof’s home in Trafford left empty-handed after they were “interrupted”.
      But police found a white Nissan Qashqai linked to the raid, which ad earlier been stolen from a nearby property.
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      Fingerprints found on the seized motor were identified to McCluskey.
      Police later linked the gang to 13 incidents where cars – including Audis and Porsches – were stolen from car parks and driveways acrpss Manchester.
      These vehicles would then be used in other burglaries as the thugs terrorised victims across the city.
      Hugh Mckee, prosecuting, said: “McCluskey and McCabe, the Crown says, are part of a long-running operation to burgle houses and steal cars.
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      “Jewellery was taken on at least two occasions that we know of.”
      Maja previously opened up about the raid on the family home in a harrowing Instagram post.
      She wrote: “During Victor’s game this Wednesday night we had a break-in at our house in Manchester.
      “I was home alone with both the kids but we managed to hide and lock ourselves in a room before they entered our house.
      “We are okay under the circumstances, but it was obviously a very traumatic and scary moment for both me and my little kids.
      “We are now in Sweden and are spending some time off with our families. Love, Maja.”
      Ralf Rangnick, then-interim manager, said at the time the Sweden international told him he did not want to leave his wife and children at home alone.
      McClusky, 20, was caged for thee years and four months after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary, driving whilst disqualified and without insurance.
      McCabe, 19, was jailed for three years and 11 months and McEwan, 20, was sentenced to one year and 20 months after after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary.
      While Ward, 20, was jailed for two years and eight months after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary, dangerous driving, driving without insurance, possession of a bladed article and possession of cannabis.
      Detective Constable Chris Bromley from GMP Serious Organised Crime Group said: “This group were prolific thieves, and these were really intrusive crimes where they would often break into people’s homes and steal the cars from their drives, leaving people unable to get to work or take their children to school.
      “These men had no regard for public safety with their behaviour and reckless driving, and I hope this incident demonstrates that no matter how organised a gang may think they are, we will use all the experience and resources available to available to put these individuals behind bars.”
      Maja previously spoke of her terror at the burglaryCredit: Instagram / @majanilssonlindelof
      She had to hide with their two children as thugs raided her home
      Lindelof was away playing for Utd at the timeCredit: Getty
      The couple wed in 2018
      McClusky’s fingerprints were found on a car linked to the burglaryCredit: GMP
      McCabe was jailed for three years and 11 monthsCredit: GMP
      McEwan admitted conspiracy to commit burglaryCredit: GMP
      Ward was jailed for two years and eight monthsCredit: GMP
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      Football fan who ran onto pitch to punch Jack Grealish found dead

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      A FOOTBALL fan who was jailed for running onto a pitch and punching Jack Grealish has been found dead.Paul Mitchell, 32, was discovered at an address in Birmingham earlier this week and has been described by family as having “the kindest heart”.
      Paul Mitchell has been found deadCredit: Caters News Agency
      Paul punched Jack Grealish on the pitch in 2019
      Friends paying tribute on social media called the dad-of-three a “great lad”.
      Mum Debbie Drew said she was heartbroken, adding: “Our family loved him so much.”
      Cousin Lucy Mitchell told The Sun: “Paul absolutely adored his three children.
      “He always had a smile on his face no matter what. He had the kindest heart. He is sadly going to be missed by a lot of people.
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      “He was a very popular man. It won’t be the same without him here anymore.”
      She added that he seemed his “happy normal self” when others saw him on Saturday.
      Birmingham City fan Paul was arrested after running onto the pitch at St Andrew’s stadium during a derby game against Aston Villa in March 2019.
      He charged into then-Villa captain Grealish and punched him before officials wrestled him off the pitch.
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      He was jailed for 14 weeks but was let out after just four.
      The Championship game had not even reached the 10-minute mark when England star Grealish was assaulted.
      Players from both teams as well as a steward then ran towards Paul and managed to get him off the pitch.
      Speaking about the attack after the game, Grealish said: “I was just unaware at the time.
      “I think we had a corner or a throw-in and I was walking into position and I just felt a whack around the side of the face.
      “There’s rivalry in football but I don’t think there is any place for that really.”
      And Mitchell said his time in prison was “the best month of my life”.
      He added: “It was hard being away from my family but everything was good.”
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      When asked whether he regretted his actions, he said: “I’m not prepared to discuss that. I’m not apologising for nothing.”
      Last year he was sent to jail again for ignoring a ten-year football ban.
      Mitchell was escorted off the pitch after the attackCredit: PA:Press Association/PA Images
      He was jailed for 14-weeks but was let out after fourCredit: PA:Press Association
      Paul was arrested after running onto the pitch during a derby game, charging into then-Villa captain Grealish and punching him before officials wrestled him awayCredit: News Images LTD / Alamy Live News More

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      Dramatic moment ‘really scared’ Amir Khan robbed of £72k diamond-encrusted watch at gunpoint as wife Faryal cries

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      THE dramatic moment Amir Khan was robbed of his £72,000 watch at gunpoint has been shown in court.The boxer, 36, was left terrified as a masked man allegedly ran at him and demanded he “take off the watch”.
      Amir Khan has a gun pointed at him in footage shown to jurorsCredit: Central News
      The boxer was targeted while out with his wife FaryalCredit: Central News
      Khan had been out for dinner with wife Faryal, 31, and friend Omar Khalid at the Sahara Grill in Leyton, East London, when the robbery took place.
      Ahmed Bana, Nurul Amin and Ismail Mohammed, all 25, deny conspiracy to commit robbery while jurors heard Dante Campbell, 21, has admitted to being the gunman.
      CCTV played to jurors shows the former world boxing champion smiling as he leaves the restaurant with his wife.
      He then crosses the road to get in a car driven by Omar when two men get out of a silver Mercedes coupe.
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      A hooded man then runs towards Khan and raises his arm to point the gun at the boxer, who hands over his watch.
      Khan previously told Snaresbrook Crown Court how he was left staring down the barrel of the gun.
      He added: “I am a sportsman, a fighter, I have been put in the toughest situations but this is something different, this is really really scary.
      “When he put the gun to my face I couldn’t recognise him because he had a mask on. I looked away because I didn’t want him to pull the trigger.
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      “I didn’t know what he wanted at first, then he said ‘take off your watch’. When he said ‘take off your watch’ that’s when he hit me straight away.
      “I took it off straight away and that’s when I handed it to him.”
      Khan also told how Faryal was left “screaming and crying” following the horror.
      Bana, of Hale Gardens, Tottenham, Amin, of Cavendish Road, Finsbury Park, and Mohammed, of Edmonton, all deny conspiracy to commit robbery.
      Bana also denies having an imitation firearm.
      Campbell, of Hornsey, has admitted conspiracy to commit robbery and possession of an imitation firearm.
      The trial continues.
      Khan can be seen smiling as he leaves the restaurant moments before the robberyCredit: Central News
      He said his wife was ‘screaming and crying’Credit: Central News
      His £72k diamond-encrusted watch was takenCredit: Central News More

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      Ex-Premier League star sues surgeon for millions after ‘his career was ended by unnecessary operation’

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      AN ex-footie ace who says his top-flight career was ended by an unnecessary operation is suing a surgeon for millions.Former Wolves striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, 36, underwent surgery after breaking a leg in 2013.
      Sylvan Ebanks-Blake says his career was ended by an unnecessary operationCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      However, Prof James Calder also performed a type of keyhole surgery to his ankle, partly to remove damaged tissue.
      High Court documents claim Ebanks-Blake, then 27, began to suffer pain and stiffness in his joint, which was previously fine.
      The Cambridge-born forward — on Manchester United’s books as a youth — moved to a number of clubs but never played in the Premier League again.
      He retired in 2019 after another leg fracture.
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      The size of his “substantial” claim against the London-based orthopaedic surgeon has not been disclosed, but the average top-flight salary at the time was £1.6million. More

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      Fan, 24, who racially abused England striker Ivan Toney online banned from every ground in country in legal first

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      A FAN who racially abused England striker Ivan Toney online has been banned from every ground in the country in a legal first.Antonio Neill, 24, was barred from domestic matches for three years and will be stopped from going abroad to watch international games of any kind.
      Brentford FC said: ‘Ivan Toney has been subject to sickening racist abuse on a regular basis’Credit: Rex
      He was the first person to be banned under a 2022 law, which widened the scope for orders to be issued for online hate crimes linked to football.
      Police said they hoped the sentence would send a strong message that racism would not be tolerated.
      The player’s club, Brentford FC, added: “Ivan Toney has been subject to sickening racist abuse on a regular basis, and we want to see tough action taken against anyone found guilty of such abuse.”
      Neill, of Blyth, Northumberland, sent the racist Instagram message in October.
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      Police tracked him down after Toney, 26, shared it online.
      He pleaded guilty to sending an offensive message when he appeared at Newcastle magistrates’ court in January.
      Neill apologised to the player, saying he was disgusted with himself.
      At the same court on Monday, he got a four-month suspended jail term along with the ban.
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      Hate crime chief at Northumberland Police, Supt Scott Cowie, said: “Discrimination has absolutely no place in society.” More