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      Raheem Sterling’s terrified family inside home when armed thugs broke in & stole £300k of watches while he was in Qatar

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      ENGLAND’S Raheem Sterling raced back from the World Cup yesterday after an armed raid at his mansion.Terrified fiancée Paige Milian, 27 — at home with their two kids — raised the alarm when the gang took watches worth £300,000.
      Sterling, 27, raced back from the World Cup after an armed raid at his mansionCredit: Tim Stewart
      Terrified fiancée Paige Milian, 27, was at home with their two kidsCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Raheem Sterling may return to Qatar for Saturday’s quarter-final against France despite having lost £300,000 of watches in the horrific break-inCredit: Rex
      Sterling told FA chiefs he had to go home. News that he’d left the squad broke shortly before the last-16 clash with Senegal.
      Sterling, 27, may return to Qatar for Saturday’s quarter-final against France.
      Boss Gareth Southgate said: “He is dealing with a family matter. I had quite a bit of time with him this morning but I have had to pass that on to other people to help him with that.
      “He will go and deal with that matter and we will have to take it from there.”
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      The raid at Sterling’s home, less than 15 minutes from Chelsea’s training ground in Cobham, Surrey, happened on Saturday night.
      It is not known if property developer Paige confronted the raiders or whether they fled when they realised someone was in.
      The gang may have thought she and the couple’s sons, aged five and three, were still in Qatar.
      Before England’s first game she posted pictures of the two boys on a cruise ship in Doha, and she was tagged in social media images with cocktails.
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      A family source said: “This was terrifying for her and obviously traumatic for all the family.
      “Raheem will have been beside himself with worry when he heard.
      “To be away when your partner and children are at home when an armed gang breaks in is beyond words.
      “It looks like about £300,000 of watches have been taken. The police were there several hours.”
      The boss of a national intelligence unit focused on serious organised crime has warned of a rise in raids on stars due to gangs scouring social media feeds.
      Supt Carl Williams, of Operation Opal, said: “In today’s world where many wealthy individuals are active on social media their significant public profile can help make them targets.
      “Their high-value possessions are often on display as well as information about their plans.”
      The FA said last night: “Raheem is not available for selection for the Three Lions tonight as he is dealing with a family matter.”

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      Former Bundesliga star Dusan Petkovic arrested after being caught with 115kg of cocaine

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      FORMER Bundesliga star Dusan Petkovic has been arrested after being caught with 115kg of cocaine.Petkovic, now sporting director of Serbian side OFK Belgrade, was nicked in Amsterdam and now faces jail.
      Serbia star Dusan Petkovic has been arrested over the drugsCredit: Reuters
      Serbian newspaper Blic claim that eight people were arrested, including the ex-Wolfsburg ace.
      Bild report that the 48-year-old and his colleagues are said to have helped organize a coke import to Europe from South America.
      The former Serbian international defender was cuffed as part of a Europol bust.
      In cooperation with the Serbian police, they were able to capture the gang as the narcotics were on the way to the Belgian city of Arlon from Rotterdam.
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      According to the public prosecutor’s office, the drugs was eventually due to to find it’s way to London.
      Petkovic and his colleagues were supposedly part of a group who bought concrete slabs prepped them with cocaine packages in a disused hangar.
      His current club, OFK Belgrade, have not yet issued a statement.
      Serbia were also downed in the group stage at the World Cup as Switzerland came through 3-2 victors to qualify for the knockouts.
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      Xherdan Shaqiri fired in the opener from the left-hand side, cutting in to hit a deflected shot past the goalkeeper.
      However, they were not ahead for long as Aleksandr Mitrovic netted a sublime equaliser, heading his side level.
      And they completed the turnaround as Dusan Vlahovic finished smartly into the bottom corner.
      Despite this, Switzerland would not accept defeat and they equalised through Breel Embolo, tapping in after a fine move.
      The best goal of the game came as Remo Freuler finished after an impressive passing move led to the goal, a crucial strike that saw his side go through to the knockout round. More

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      Gary Neville in the clear after his online comment delayed pal Ryan Giggs’ trial

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      FOOTIE pundit Gary Neville is in the clear after his online comment delayed pal Ryan Giggs’ trial.The former Man United defender, 47, was referred to the Attorney General for possible contempt of court.
      Gary Neville posted on social media just before business partner Ryan Giggs’ domestic abuse trial was due to start in August
      Neville — who is Giggs’ business partner — posted on social media just before the domestic abuse trial was due to start in August.
      Judge Hilary Manley was informed of the potentially prejudicial post and proceedings were delayed by almost an hour.
      Now a spokeswoman for the Attorney General has confirmed no further action will be taken. The post has been removed.
      Contempt of court carries a fine or up to two years in prison.
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      Neville did not make specific reference to Kate Greville — the ex-girlfriend and accuser of his former Man United teammate.
      He denied wrongdoing and maintains his remark was about United’s owners, the Glazers.
      Giggs, 48, was on trial for four weeks accused of coercively controlling Kate, 37, over a three-year period and head-butting her in a drunken row.
      The jury failed to reach any verdicts and he faces a retrial next July.
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      World Cup & Premier League star arrested for ‘rape’ of woman in her 20s has bail extended until next year

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      A PREMIER League and World Cup star arrested on suspicion of rape has had his bail extended until next year.The footballer is accused of raping two women in separate attacks, one in June this year and one in April 2021.
      A footballer has had his bail extendedCredit: Getty
      He had been due to answer police bail in October but this has now been extended to early January next year.
      The footballer, who has been taken to the World Cup, was held in July after police swooped on a home in North London.
      His first alleged victim, in her 20s, claimed she was raped during a break in the Med in June..
      She fled the five-star resort she was staying in and flew home to her friends and family, it is said.
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      The woman is understood to have spoken to police on her return to the UK and showed photos she claimed highlighted bruising on her body after the alleged attack.
      After his initial arrest he was later re-arrested on suspicion of two more counts from April and June 2021.
      The June allegation was later dropped by police.
      The player has not been suspended by his club and is in one of the 32 squads at the World Cup,
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      Scotland Yard said: “On 4 July, an allegation of rape of a woman in her 20s was reported to police.
      “It was reported the alleged rape happened in June 2022.
      “While in custody, he was further arrested on suspicion of two incidents of rape that were alleged to have been committed in April and June of 2021 against a different woman in her 20s.
      “No further action will be taken in relation to the alleged offence in June 2021 because the relevant legislation had not yet come into effect at the time it is said to have occurred.
      “This has been explained to the complainant who continues to be supported by officers.” More

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      Richmond Bridge stabbing: Man, 32, arrested for ‘murder’ after Ian Wright’s pal killed with ‘piece of broken glass’

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      A MAN has been arrested after allegedly stabbing and killing Ian Wright’s pal with a piece of glass during a fight. Police raced to Richmond Bridge around 4am on Saturday after reports a fight had broken out.
      Ian Wright’s pal Reece Newcombe, 31, died after allegedly being stabbed with a piece of broken glassCredit: Facebook
      Reece became a father earlier this year to baby daughter MisseCredit: Facebook
      When they arrived they found Reece Newcombe, 31, fighting for his life.
      The boxer was rushed to hospital, where he died of his injuries.
      Officers believed he had been stabbed with a piece of glass.
      Reece helped train Wright, 59, among other famous names for a charity boxing match.
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      The cops have today arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of his murder.
      The man remains in police custody.
      Police are now urging people who watched the fight unfold to come forward.
      As well as training Wright, the dad-of-one, from Feltham, West London, also taught actor Jack O’Connell, who recently starred in the drama ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes.’
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      His heartbroken family wrote on social media: “This is the hardest thing for us to write.
      “We are truly heartbroken at the loss of our son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin.
      “Words cannot describe our grief. Our family is broken and never will be the same again without Reece’s larger than life personality.
      “As a family, we will make sure his darling daughter Misse will know all about her Daddy and how much he loved her and how much he was loved by everyone.”
      They added: “We appreciate everyone’s love and support. RIP our beloved Reecey Bear.”
      Detective Chief Inspector Katherine Goodwin, who is leading the investigation, said today: “Anyone who has yet to speak with police is urged to come forward immediately.
      “We believe a number of people watched the incident unfold and some onlookers may have recorded footage on their mobile phones.
      “I need to hear from all of these people.”
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      Anyone with information that could assist police should call 101 or tweet @MetCC ref CAD 1099/26NOV.
      To remain 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org. More

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      Ian Wright’s boxing trainer pal killed with a broken glass near Richmond Bridge months after becoming a dad to baby girl

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      A FRIEND of sports pundit Ian Wright has been killed with broken glass in an attack. Boxer Reece Newcombe, 31, helped train the ex-footballer, 59, among other famous names for a charity boxing match.
      Reece Newcombe, pictured with sports pundit Ian Wright, was killed in an attack
      Reece helped train Wright for a charity boxing matchCredit: Facebook
      Reece trained the sports pundit for the match in 2014Credit: Facebook
      Dad-of-one Reece was described as having a ‘larger than life personality’Credit: Facebook
      The dad-of-one, from Feltham, West London, also taught actor Jack O’Connell, who recently starred in the drama ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes.’
      Reece, who became a dad to a girl in June, died after being attacked near Richmond Bridge, South West London, in the early hours of Saturday.
      His heartbroken family wrote on social media: “This is the hardest thing for us to write.
      “We are truly heartbroken at the loss of our son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin.
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      “Words cannot describe our grief. Our family is broken and never will be the same again without Reece’s larger than life personality.
      “As a family, we will make sure his darling daughter Misse will know all about her Daddy and how much he loved her and how much he was loved by everyone.”
      They added: “We appreciate everyone’s love and support. RIP our beloved Reecey Bear.”
      A fundraiser has generated more than £26,000 for his daughter. His friend Dobbo wrote: “Reece was a loveable, fun guy loved by all.
      “He didn’t have a bad bone in his body. He made an impact on everyone he met.
      “Unfortunately we lost our dear Reece, leaving his daughter Misse behind.
      “I want to raise money to give Misse the first Christmas and start in life her dad would have wanted.”
      No arrests have yet been made. Met Police Det Chief Insp Katherine Goodwin said they believe a number of people saw the fatal attack unfold and may have filmed it on their phones.
      It comes after two 16-year-old boys were stabbed to death a mile apart from each other on Saturday evening.
      A heart-breaking picture has been revealed of victim Kearne Solanke holding his 16th birthday cake months before he was killed.
      He was knifed to death last night in Thamesmead, South East London. Around the same time Charlie Bartolo, also 16, was fatally stabbed about a mile away in Abbey Wood.
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      Charlie’s heartbroken mum collapsed with grief at the scene today.
      Police have launched a murder investigation and have confirmed there is a link between the stabbings in Sewell Road, Abbey Wood and Titmuss Avenue, Thamesmead. More

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      Mason Greenwood probed by cops for ‘second bail breach after he paid for designer clothing for alleged sex victim’

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      POLICE are looking into claims Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood breached bail conditions by paying for designer clothing for his alleged sex victim.It is claimed the woman had access to his bank account — despite being due to give evidence at the player’s trial.
      Mason Greenwood was said to be pictured with his alleged victim in a car last month
      It comes as the Manchester United player is being probed for a potential second bail breachCredit: Reuters
      Greenwood is said to have ‘paid for designer clothing for his alleged sex victim’
      The clothes were purchased online and sent to her address last weekOne of the charges against the footballer, previously accused of flouting bail rules last month is coercive and controlling behaviour.
      At his trial in November next year, he will also face charges of attempted rape and assault causing actual bodily harm.
      Greenwood, 21, who has also played for England, appeared before a judge on Monday at crown court in Manchester.
      Judge Maurice Greene reminded the £75,000-a-week striker that his bail conditions remain in place.
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      They are understood to ban him from having any direct or indirect contact with his alleged victim.
      But it is claimed on Friday a bank account belonging to Greenwood was used to purchase £86 worth of women’s clothes from online fashion brand Luxe To Kill.
      The company was allegedly instructed online to deliver the items to the home address of the alleged victim.
      Greater Manchester Police is aware of the alleged purchase and is looking into claims it might constitute a breach of Greenwood’s bail.
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      A source told the Sun on Sunday Greenwood had not placed the order.
      Greenwood, of Bowdon, Gtr Manchester, was first held by police in January this year over allegations relating to a woman after images and videos were posted online.
      He was bailed but was re-arrested last month after he was pictured with his alleged victim in a breach of his conditions.
      He was remanded in custody after appearing at Manchester magistrates court on October 17 but was released from prison two days later following a private bail hearing.
      The attempted rape is alleged to have taken place in October 2021.
      The controlling and coercive behaviour relates to a period between November 2018 and October this year, where he is alleged to have made threatening and derogatory comments towards the complainant, as well as accessing and monitoring her social media accounts.
      The charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm is dated December 2021.
      Greenwood was suspended by United bosses after his arrest.
      England manager Gareth Southgate gave him his Three Lions debut aged just 18 in September 2020 for a Nations League clash against Iceland.
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      Before his arrest, Greenwood was valued at around £50million and regarded as one of the hottest young talents in European football.
      The defendant is set to enter a plea to the charges when he next appears in court on February 10. More

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      Escort sites spring up in Qatar as call girls charge up to £20,000 for randy Brit World Cup fans who risk 7yrs in jail

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      WORLD Cup fans are risking up to seven years in jail by hiring high-class hookers to pose as their wives in Qatar. Bookings to Qatar-based call girl services are soaring – with prostitutes offering rates of between £10,000 and £20,000 to accompany soccer fanatics to matches and act as their partners.
      Footie fans are risking jail time to score some female companionship for the World Cup
      Escorts are offering to wear traditional abayas to help them blend in as punter’s wives
      Bookings for escort services in Qatar have boomed since the tournament kicked off
      UK-based sites are also offering the same service to cash in on the tournament.
      An insider said: “It’s a bonkers risk, but some football fans will chance it.
      “Sites are springing up every day in Qatar and the UK offering rates to go with them to matches and pose as their wives, as sex outside marriage is outlawed in Qatar.
      “But if they are caught they and the prostitutes are risking years in jail, and there will be nothing the British Foreign Office will be able to do to save them as they will be bang to rights for breaking Qatar’s laws.”
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      Sex outside of marriage and homosexuality are illegal in Qatar, where the tournament will be held, and each ­carries a prison ­sentence of up to seven years.
      Working as a prostitute carries a typical jail term of at least three years under the state’s strict Islamic code.
      Women can be jailed for up to seven years and forced to endure up to 100 lashings if they are found guilty of engaging in pre-marital sex, known as zina.
      Even rape victims can face prosecution if a suspect claims the sex was consensual – which sparked alarm bells for female footie fans.
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      Figures show soccer stadiums become sex assault hotspots when booze-fuelled crowds flock to big games during tournaments.
      But many supporters will still be willing to take the risk for the sake of female companionship during the World Cup.
      Many of the escorts are based in Qatar’s capital of Doha, but are offering to travel and stay for days and weeks with punters.
      They often cover up their faces on their online ads, with Western hookers offering to travel to Doha obscuring their faces in images to avoid authorities being able to prove they are working as a call girl if caught.
      Rates are from 2,500 Qatari Rial per hour (£600) to small fortunes for long-term “companionship to coincide with the World Cup” according to one advert.
      The escorts are also offering to wear the traditional abaya, a long black robe that covers the entire body to make them appear more authentic when posing as wives, with others offering to cover their hair.
      Our insider warned the ploy is “extremely risky” as fake passports will have to be used to avoid jail as authorities will check partners’ names match when checking into hotels.
      Football fans are also being warned one-night stands could lead to seven years behind bars in Qatar, with FIFA officials saying “no exceptions” will be made.
      FIFA has said “all are welcome” at the tournament – but there is a growing concern that is not the case as there have already been reports of fans with different surnames being stopped from booking and sharing hotel rooms.
      Nasser al-Khater, chief executive of the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar has said: “The safety and security of every single fan is of the utmost importance to us.
      “But public displays of affection are frowned upon, it’s not part of our ­culture – and that goes across the board to everybody.”
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      The Qatar Supreme Committee for the delivery of the 2022 World Cup also warned of the strict laws in place.
      In a statement it said: “Qatar is a ­conservative country and public ­displays of affection are frowned upon ­regardless of sexual orientation.”
      Sex workers can face up to 3 years behind bars under the Arab country’s strict laws
      Call girls are charging thousands to thrill footie supporters from across the globe
      Fans could face seven years in prison if they are found guilty of engaging in pre-marital sex More