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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

FOOTBALLER Jesse Lingard today told his grandad’s sex abuse trial that he would block his daughter from seeing him if the claims were true.The ex-Man Utd star is giving evidence after Kenneth Lingard, 86, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman from the age of five until she was 19.Jesse Lingard has given evidence at his grandad’s sex abuse trialCredit: PAKenneth Lingard allegedly assaulted a woman from the age of fiveCredit: PAShe reported the alleged historic abuse to the police after watching a Channel 4 documentary that featured Jesse.The England star, 32, had praised his grandfather’s influence on his career in the show.Jesse, who flew in from South Korea where plays for FC Seoul, told Liverpool Crown Court the woman contacted him after the documentary came out.He said: “She was just going on about the documentary and how I let him be part of it when he’s done those things.Read more news”I was like ‘what are you on about, I have not heard nothing about this’.”Jesse said the woman told him she was going to call the police – prompting him to tell her: “Call them if you want”.He told jurors she “popped out of nowhere” and that is was “kind of random”.Jesse also said he would have “cut ties” with his grandad straight away if he knew anything about the abuse allegations.Most read in FootballHe added: “My daughter wouldn’t be round there. My little sister wouldn’t be round there.”Jesse, who scored in FC Seoul’s 2-1 loss on Saturday against Gwangju, said the trial has caused a few of his sponsorship deals to fall through.He also told the court he had lived with his grandparents from the age of two or three and that Lingard was very supportive of his career.The footballer said: “He basically taught me football, taught all the skills, drove me up and down motorways from Liverpool to Manchester, Crewe, Barnsley, Stoke, to watch me play football.”He’s been the man that’s got me here today.”Jurors previously heard the woman messaged Jesse three times on November 18, 2022, after the show aired.In one text, she said: “Shame on you Jesse Lingard. Loads of lies. Your grandad Kenneth Lingard molested and sexually abused me and you know he did.”You did the documentary for money and to make yourself some kind of mental health ambassador. Well, as you say, I’m speaking out. No more silence.”In another, she referred Jesse hiding a “dark” secret that his grandfather was a “paedophile” and “child molester”.She also branded the former England star’s late grandmother Pamela an “enabler”.The woman claimed he had “no right doing that documentary” when his grandfather had “molested” her for years.Jurors also heard calls she made to police on the day Jesse Lingard — The Untold Story was aired.She asked officers how she could get someone “arrested for child abuse but historic child abuse?”The woman also told police she “thought it was time to speak out about the abuse I had received” after watching the show.She added: “It just made me feel ill that he was made out to be such a hero.”Read More on The SunLingard, of Warrington, has denied 17 counts of indecent assault.The trial continues.Lingard flew in from South Korea to give evidenceCredit: Getty More