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    Spanish footie crisis as ‘sexual consent contract’ with ‘accidental rape’ clause exposed after string of controversies

    SPANISH footballers are said to be using sexual consent contracts after a wave of rape and assault allegations.The consent forms that purportedly include an “accidental rape” clause are now a common occurrence following a string of controversies involving players.The alleged consent form was exposed by the National Centre for Training of Football Coaches of Spain Miguel GalanCredit: TwitterThe Wolves striker was arrested over an alleged sex assaultCredit: EPAConvicted rapist Dani Alves served a few weeks of his four-year sentenceCredit: ReutersRubiales faced backlash for his interaction with Jenni Hermoso last yearCredit: APThe revelation came from the head of the head of National Centre for Training of Football Coaches of Spain Miguel Galan who said a number of players are now using the contract.He shared a photo of the alleged consent form on X and said the four-page letter is circulating among LaLiga players.Galan told a Spanish TV show that the form was passed to him by a foreign football player.The contract, written in English includes several sections including a controversial clause called “accidental rape.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIt states that both parties need to identify themselves using their full names and confirm they are both “sexually attracted to each other”.The document adds: “Therefore, the consenter and the proposer put their bodies at the mutual disposal for the aforementioned purpose from the time and date indicated for a period of hours.”Speaking on the Spanish TV show “En boca de todos”, Galan said: “I received this type of contract from a foreign footballer, so I suspect that they are used in other countries, under another law. I think that a contract like this has no place.”He added he is aware that two players in LaLiga and one in the third division are using the forms and said he has questions about other methods of consent such as through a mobile phone.Most read in FootballIt comes days after striker Rafa Mir was arrested over an alleged sex assault.The 27-year-old, currently on loan at LaLiga team Valencia from top-flight rivals Sevilla, was released on bail but will continue to be probed as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.While a few months ago 41-year-old Dani Alves served a few weeks of his four-and-a-half-year sentence for a rape conviction before being released on bail from a prison in March.He was accused of raping a woman in a nightclub in Barcelona on December 30, 2022.And last year Luis Rubiales stepped down from his role as Spanish FA chief following a public backlash to his interaction with player Jenni Hermoso.If convicted of sexual assault and covering up the infamous “Kissgate” scandal he will also pay £85,000 compensation to victim Hermoso. More

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    Ex-Premier League star on trial accused of smuggling TWO TONS of cocaine as he’s called ‘major player in drugs world’

    FORMER Premier League star Ronnie Stam has gone on trial – accused of smuggling TWO TONS of cocaine.And the former Wigan defender is also being investigated for alleged money laundering, together with four family members.Ronnie Stam is on trial accused of smuggling two tons of cocaineCredit: GettyStam was part of Wigan’s FA Cup-winning run in 2013Credit: Action Images – ReutersStam, 40, spent three top-flight seasons with the Latics.  He took part in their FA Cup-winning run in 2013, although missed their 1-0 final win over Manchester City.But Dutch police arrested him in June on suspicion of drug offences in 2021 and 2022.  He has been on remand since then.And a court in Breda on Thursday heard that Stam had been involved in trafficking 2,217 kilos of cocaine.A prosecutor told the hearing: “This case concerns hundreds of kilos of cocaine each time.Read More on Football”I contend that Stam was a major player in the drugs world.”Stam was not in court to hear the accusations.  He must appear before a judge on November 28.The player’s parents, brother and girlfriend were arrested alongside him in June under suspicion of the same offences after police reportedly cracked an encrypted messaging service.Cops later raided six homes and a camper van, finding €100,000 (£85,000) in cash.Most read in FootballThey seized the money, three properties, a yacht, three cars, six luxury watches and jewellery.Stam is the only family member still in custody.  His lawyer asked the court to provisionally release the ex-player.Dream Team Transfer Suggestions for Gameweek 4However the judge refused, voicing fears that Stam will flee to join his brother in Dubai.The footballer won the Dutch Eredivisie title with Twente under ex-England boss Steve McClaren in 2010.That helped him land a £2million move to the Premier League, where he made 73 appearances before leaving Wigan for Belgian side Standard Liege in 2013. More

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    Ex-Liverpool ace Djibril Cisse facing PRISON after being accused of tax evasion with Champions League winner owing £660k

    FORMER Liverpool star Djibril Cisse is facing a prison sentence after being accused of tax evasion in France.The France striker spent two seasons at Anfield, scoring 24 goals in 82 games and winning the Champions League before leaving for Marseille in 2006.Djibril Cisse is facing a prison sentence after being accused of tax evasionCredit: ReutersCisse won the Champions League and FA Cup with LiverpoolCredit: AP:Associated PressCisse will find out the verdict on his case on November 13Credit: AP:Associated PressCisse won 41 caps for France and scored a total of nine goalsCredit: AFP – GettyCisse. 43, later played for Sunderland and Queens Park Rangers.  He now works as a DJ and a pundit.But prosecutors told a court on Wednesday that they want the ex-international to receive a one-year suspended jail term and £85,000 fine.The hearing at Bastia criminal court went ahead in Cisse’s absence.  It is due to give its verdict on November 13.The trial heard an account set up to handle Cisse’s tax affairs was £465,000 in debt.Read More on FootballProsecutors claimed the ex-player was guilty of tax evasion for not having declared this sum to France’s equivalent of HMRC.Meanwhile Cisse was said to owe a further £195,000 from failing to declare VAT revenue on his income from image rights.Cisse’s lawyer Malcolm Mouldaia told the court: “He has been going through this case for years.  He owes huge sums to the tax authorities.”There can be no case of money laundering, as there is no tax fraud on his part.Most read in Football”He has had problems with his accountancy firm, as they have not handled his case well – and they have not kept him informed.”Liverpool paid Auxerre £14million for Cisse in 2004, and he helped them win the Champions League and FA Cup.Djibril Cisse shows off new bizarre bright blue and polka-dot haircut He left for Marseille, initially on loan, and went on to play in Greece, Italy, Qatar, Russia, Reunion and Switzerland as well as Sunderland and QPR.Cisse won 41 caps for France, scoring nine goals.Cisse allso played for Sunderland before moving to Greece, Italy, Qatar, Russia, Reunion and SwitzerlandCredit: AP:Associated Press More

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    Chelsea ace Enzo Fernandez fails to turn up in court as he’s banned from driving for six months

    CHELSEA’S Enzo Fernandez failed to turn up in court yesterday as he was banned from driving for six months.The £106million midfielder had been convicted of failing to identify the driver of his Porsche Cayenne when it was clocked at 37mph in a 30mph zone in Swansea. Chelsea ace Enzo Fernandez has been banned from driving for six monthsCredit: GettyThe 23-year-old was due to appear before Llanelli JPs for sentence but was in South America on Tuesday night playing for Argentina.He already had nine points on his licence and was given 12 more to earn the ban. Fernandez, who was not represented in court, was also ordered to pay £3,020 in fines and charges.Magistrates chair Wyn Edwards said: “We’re dealing with two matters of failing to give information of the driver’s identity which have been proved in Mr Fernandez’s absence.”read more on chealseaFor each charge Fernandez, whose address was listed as Chelsea’s training ground, was handed a £1,000 fine and £110 costs. He was also ordered to pay an £800 surcharge.He was given six penalty points for each of the offences resulting in a six month driving ban from today.Mr Edwards said: “We make a collection order for the £3020 payable by the 9th October.Most read in Football”With the 12 points imposed today and the existing nine points on his license makes a total of 21 penalty points. “We therefore disqualify him for a total of six months under the totting up procedure.”France vs Argentina football clash ends in HUGE BRAWL at Olympics 2024 following boos after Enzo Fernandez racism stormFernandez played 84 minutes of Argentina’s world cup qualification match last night where his team lost 2-1 to Colombia. More

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    Law student who hurled vile racial slur at England ace Bukayo Saka in online rant is facing jail

    A LAW student who branded England star Bukayo Saka a “monkey” in an online rant is facing jail.Arsenal fan Suhel Ali, 20, uploaded an audio message on X, calling his club’s winger a “f***ing black piece of s**t”. A law student who branded England star Bukayo Saka a ‘monkey’ in an online rant is facing jailCredit: GettyIn the voicenote post, played in court, he was also heard describing him as “the s***test winger I’ve ever seen at my club.” He also called Saka, 23, the N-word and said: “You’re a monkey – you’re a f***ing monkey.”Ali, who studies at London’s City University, admitted sending an offensive message.District Judge Briony Clarke bailed him until October 8, saying: “I’m not going to sentence you today — but I’m not ruling anything out.”Read More on SportAli’s outburst came after Arsenal’s 0-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest on May 20, 2023. The result secured Forest’s Premier League survival while Arsenal’s title rivals, Man City, were crowned champions.Police tracked down Ali via his IP address with the help of his mother, who spoke to officers on the phone and gave them his email address.In a police interview, Ali said he sent the note out of frustration and it was not intended to be racist, Westminster magistrates’ court heard.Most read in FootballHis lawyer, Robert Moxon, pointed out that Ali, like Saka, was of Nigerian heritage, saying he acted on the spur of the moment. He claimed: “He used the N-word in that tweet but he’s using that not in a racial context but in an offensive context.”Arsenal ratings vs Aston VillaThe judge responded: “What about ‘monkey’, though?’”After taking instruction from his client, Mr Moxon told the judge that Ali, from Wembley, North West London, used the word to “suggest that Bukayo Saka is dumb”.He added: “He was just firing off some really stupid, offensive remarks about how a footballer played.” More

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    Ex-Crystal Palace star banned from football for life for match fixing admits supplying crystal meth

    A FORMER pro footballer banned for life for match fixing has admitted supplying crystal meth.Michael Boateng, 33, once a youth player at Crystal Palace, was arrested when 19.6kg of the drug was found at his flat.Former pro footballer Michael Boateng, who was banned for life for match fixing, has admitted supplying crystal methCredit: Wikipedia/@OneovaFormer Crystal Palace and Bristol Rovers ace Boateng, seen leaving an earlier hearing, admitted possessing crystal meth, cocaine and MDMA with intent to supplyCredit: AlamyThe raid in Croydon, South London, on February 14 was one of the biggest ever seizures in the UK.The class A drugs were worth up to £1.5million on the streets, Croydon crown court was told. Boateng’s senior career included spells with Bristol Rovers, Sutton United and Newport County.In December 2013, he was sacked by non-league Whitehawk after being charged following a match-fixing probe.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe right-back was sentenced to 16 months in prison in June 2014 and the following January got a lifetime ban from football. He was jailed again in June 2015 for drug dealing.Yesterday, Boateng — a personal trainer with clients reportedly including footie ace Jadon Sancho — admitted possessing crystal meth, cocaine and MDMA with intent to supply.He was remanded in custody ahead of a hearing on October 18 when a judge is expected to hear evidence about his role in a drug dealing ring. He will then be sentenced in November.Most read in Football More

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    Rapist ex-Man City star Robinho LOSES appeal to reduce 9-year prison sentence after spending 6 months in tiny cell

    DISGRACED footballer Robinho has lost his appeal to spend less time in prison once again after spending six months in a minuscule cell.The ex-Man City ace is serving nine years in a hellhole Brazilian jail for rape, where he plays ball with murderers and fellow rapists.Football star Robinho is serving a nine year sentence for a gang-rape in Italy in 2013Credit: APRobinho being arrested in MarchCredit: Fábio Pires/TV TribunaRobinho was one of a group of six men convicted of sexually assaulting an Albanian woman in a club in 2013.Italy issued an international arrest warrant for the player, but the former Premier League star managed to dodge jail for seven years while living in Sao Paulo.Following his arrest in March, the millionaire was taken from his seafront luxury home in Santos and spent his first 10 days in prison in full isolation.Robinho, who has an estimated £60million net worth, has since been transferred to a tiny 8m squared cell, which he shares with another inmate.Read more on RobinhoUsed to living in a lavish mansion in Manchester back in his glory days, the mini concrete block is what the Brazilian will now call home for the better part of a decade.But the player’s defence does not seem to settle for that as lawyers have once again requested to reduce Robinho’s crime from “heinous” to “common”.In Brazil, rape is considered a heinous crime, which is does not qualify for appeals such as bail.This, in practice, could reduce Robinho’s time in prison.Most read in FootballA first request was made by the footballer’s defence in July, but was denied by Brazilian courts, outlet Portal Leo Dias reports.In the Brazilian justice system, a convicted criminal can appeal multiple times to try to reduce their sentence or change the classification of their crime, such as reclassifying a heinous crime to a common one. Decapitated inmates & jailhouse warlords – inside Brazil’s hellish prisons where ex-Man City star Robinho faces 9 yearsThe process starts with a basic appeal to a higher court, and if that fails, they can take the case to even higher courts like the Superior Court of Justice or the Supreme Federal Court. These higher courts focus on legal issues or constitutional matters, not the facts of the case. There are also specific types of appeals that can be used to clarify or challenge previous rulings.A person can also file for Habeas Corpus if they believe they are being unlawfully detained, which can also be used to argue for reclassification of the crime. But each appeal must meet certain legal criteria, and not all appeals are accepted. The process can be long, and once all possible appeals are exhausted, the decisions become final.Robinho was pictured in a police car being transported to his new home in jail earlier this yearCredit: EPAHe was sent to a chilling Brazilian prison in Tremembé alongside murderers and fellow rapistsCredit: Laurene Santos/TV VanguardaBrazilian jails are severely overcrowded with dozens of inmates living in one cellFALL FROM GRACEMeanwhile, the former footie ace is said to be pursuing a new career behind bars – as a TV repairman.The millionaire con is learning how to fix TVs, radios and other household electrical goods in a prison work programme.The programme is designed to teach inmates new skills in preparation for their future release.Robinho’s lawyer, Mario Rosso Vale, says the ex-player has been a model prisoner since being jailed in March.He told SunSport: “Robinho is keeping his head down and quietly getting on with it… he is being an exemplary inmate and has had no issues with other prisoners.“They even gave him some football boots, once he was integrated, to join in the games during recreation time.“He is keeping himself occupied. He has signed up for a basic electronics course learning how to repair TVs and radios. He has to do 600 hours of remote learning to qualify in this area.”Robinho has now spent six months in the hellish prison of Tremembé, where he plays ball with inmates who make toilet cleaner.Inside his tiny shared cell, Robinho has only one single bed, a small sink and a toilet built into the floor.And a barred up window will provide just a glimpse of the outside world.There, the footballer is set to be under observation by guards and made to do tests by doctors, psychologists and social workers.While in the cell all activities are isolated and he will be given four meals each day – the first being at 6am and the last at 5.30pm.The convicted rapist has also been allowed to participate in physical activities with other prisoners, having already taken part in a football match.The Brazilian, 40, previously played in England for Man CityCredit: GettyRobinho with his wife Vivian Guglielmetti Junits on their wedding dayCredit: ReutersAll 430 inmates inside the hellhole jail are made to wear matching outfits of a white t-shirt and khaki pants – a far cry from Robinho’s typical football kit.According to CNN, the former AC Milan player was even gifted a boot by fellow prisoners as he waits to get a job at the penitentiary unit.Brazil’s prisons have earned the nickname “hell on earth” and for good reason as captives have been found decapitated after horrific attacks, with drug warlords calling the shots.The country’s jails have infamously bad living conditions, with overcrowding, violence, severe punishments, and gang battles among the many issues the underfunded facilities face.Harrowing photographs show hundreds of inmates jammed into a single cell, laying head-to-toe across the floor.CLAIMS OF INNOCENCERobinho has previously claimed his innocence as accused the Italian justice system of “racism”, saying the encounter in 2013 was “consensual”.He told a Brazilian network TV Record on Sunday: “I hope that here in Brazil I can have the voice that I didn’t have there.””I never denied it (the encounter). I could have denied it because my DNA was not there, but I’m not a liar.”I played for four years in Italy and I got tired of seeing stories about racism. The same people who do nothing about racism, which I repudiate, are the ones who condemned me.”READ MORE SUN STORIESRobinho played for clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester City and AC Milan, and signed a contract in 2020 to return to his first club in Brazil, Santos.However, the deal almost immediately fell apart after sponsors reportedly threatened to cut ties with the club for signing a player convicted of rape.Timeline of Robinho’s rape caseThe rape case involving Brazilian footballer Robinho spans several years. Here’s a brief timeline:January 22, 2013: Robinho was one of a group of six men convicted of sexually assaulting an Albanian woman in a club during his stint for AC Milan.2014: Brazilian media reported on the allegations against Robinho, but no formal charges were filed at that time.2017: Robinho was found guilty of sexual assault by an Italian court and sentenced to nine years in prison. However, he denied the charges and appealed the verdict.2020: After the appeal process, Robinho’s sentence was upheld by the Italian court. But due to the statute of limitations in Italy, he was not extradited to serve his sentence.2022: Robinho’s prison sentence is ratified.March 2023: Robinho surrendered his passport to authoritiesNovember 2023: Italian prosecutors said they felt Robinho should serve his time in Brazil.March 20, 2024: Brazil’s Superior Court formed a simple majority and voted for Robinho to serve the sentence in his home country. More

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    Former Championship player who left girl, 2, so brain damaged she needs round-the-clock care is jailed

    A FORMER Championship player has been jailed after he left a two-year-old girl needing round-the-clock care in a brutal attack.Kiernan Hughes-Mason, 32, caused the toddler to suffer 17 different injuries to her face, chest, back and legs in a three-month period.Kiernan Hughes-Mason left a two-year-old with horror injuriesThe ex-footballer has now been jailed for 14 yearsCredit: AlamyThe ex-footballer, who played for Arsenal and Spurs’ youth team before a stint at Millwall, claimed she had fallen on her dollhouse.But medics found the youngster had injuries that were likened to a “high-speed road traffic accident” or a “fall from a substantial height of several storeys”.She was placed in a coma for 14 days and suffered life-changing brain injuries that require 24 hour care.Hughes-Mason, who also played on loan for Cheltenham Town, has been jailed for 14 years after being convicted of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and child cruelty.In a moving victim impact statement, the girl’s mum told how her daughter was “no longer the little girl who would dance around the living room”.Basildon Crown Court heard she cannot walk, sit or stand by herself and is in constant pain.The youngster also struggles to speak, is now epileptic and has to be tube fed as she finds it difficult to eat or drink.The horror unfolded in Westcliff-on-Sea in January 2020.Most read in FootballIn the weeks leading up to the attack, Hughes-Mason had told how the girl was “getting on my nerves”.The prosecutor said: “He regularly belittled them, talked about them as if they were stupid and put them down.”Hughes-Mason was arrested after police found the injuries were “deliberately” inflicted.Hughes-Mason moved to Millwall in 2009 and spent two years playing for the Championship club. He played for a string of English Football League and non-league clubs including Welling United and Leatherhead.Girl’s family outline horrific injuries she sufferedSpeaking after today’s sentencing, the victim’s mother and her family said: “On the 31 January 2020 our whole world was blown apart. Our daughter, our niece, our granddaughter has been left with significant physical and mental disabilities that will impact her for the rest of her life.“She cannot sit, stand or walk independently, requiring a hoist to move her.“As a result of her injuries, she suffers with constant pain that needs to be managed daily.“The brain damage caused has affected her communication, she cannot even tell us where her pain is or what upsets her.“She is now epileptic, suffers with sleep disorders, struggles to eat and cannot drink – she is tube-fed for all her hydration and nutritional needs.“Despite all this, we still see her personality shine through every day. In the midst of the pain she constantly faces, she brightens the darkest days.”We will continue our best to ensure that she can live each day to the full as best she can. We love her more than anything else in this world.“We are thankful that today some form of justice has been achieved, however this sentence does not compare to the life sentence our little girl now has.“We mourn all the experiences we would have shared with her, that were taken from her by a violent coward, and we celebrate every day we still get to share with our beautiful young girl.”Most recently, Hughes-Mason he managed Enfield Borough but was fired following his conviction.Hashtag United, where the thug was a reserve team manager, said his crimes were “frankly sickening”.A spokesperson said: “We can categorically say that the club had no knowledge whatsoever of these events until today. READ MORE SUN STORIES”We are told that the crimes he has now been found guilty of occurred before he joined us.”Some serious flaws have been exposed in procedures as we’d received confirmation from the relevant authorities that he was clear to coach as part of standard background checks.”Hughes-Mason played for a string of clubs More