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      Dani Alves’ wife breaks silence as Brazil star is held over nightclub sex assault days after her mum’s death

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      DANI Alves’ wife has spoken of her heartbreak as the Brazil footballer was held in custody accused of a nightclub sex assault – days after her mother died.Spanish model Joana Sanz, 29, said she had lost the “two pillars of my life” following the incarceration of her husband in Barcelona on Friday.
      Brazil ace Dani Alves married Spanish model Joana Sanz in 2017Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Joana said she lost the ‘two pillars in my life’ after her mother died and her husband was remanded in custodyCredit: Instagram @joanasanz
      His detention by an investigating judge came days after Joana’s mother died while awaiting surgery for womb cancer.
      She slammed hospital delays in an emotional Instagram post about her mum’s death last week.
      And she added after the double blow of Dani’s arrest: “I ask media who are outside my house to please respect my privacy at this moment.
      “My mother died a week ago and I have barely begun to take on board that she is no longer with me, for me to be tormented with the situation of my husband.
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      “I have lost the only two pillars in my life.
      “Have a little empathy, instead of looking for news in other people’s pain, thank you.”
      Joana, who married the former Barcelona defender in 2017, was pictured cheering him on in Qatar when he became Brazil’s oldest player at a World Cup aged 39.
      Dani’s first wife, mum to his two children, also backed him following Friday’s arrest.
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      Brazilian businesswoman Dana Dinorah told a Spanish TV show: “I’m still in shock. It seems like it’s a nightmare and it’s not happening.”
      She added: “Dani would never ever ever do this. 
      “I say this because I’ve known him for 22 years and was married to him for ten.
      “This has been a shock for me and for my children. I have two teenage children who are suffering.”
      Alves was sacked by Mexican club UNAM Pumas after he was remanded in custody by a judge in Barcelona.
      He had agreed to be questioned over allegations he assaulted a woman at the city’s swanky Sutton venue on December 30.
      After giving a statement to cops, he was driven to court to be quizzed by an investigating judge.
      The alleged victim was also questioned by the judge, local media reports.
      She reportedly said the footballer followed her from a VIP area into the toilets where he slapped her and assaulted her.
      The judge ruled Alves should be kept in custody, and he has been in the cells since at a jail outside the city.
      It emerged he has sacked his lawyer and hired a top attorney who also represented Lionel Messi in his tax case.
      He has placed his faith in Cristobal Martell, a well-known Barcelona-based legal expert.
      Mr Martell has also represented politicians accused of corruption and Barcelona FC in the Neymar transfer fraud case.
      Reports in Spain said the footballer’s family wanted him to select a new legal team after claims of alleged contradictions in statements before and after his arrest. 
      Alves protested his innocence in a Spanish TV interview after a court confirmed it had opened a formal investigation, insisting: “I don’t know who this lady is.
      “I don’t know her name, I don’t know her, I’ve never seen her in my life.”
      But he admitted he was at the nightclub when told he was filmed on CCTV, reports say.
      Security camera footage published by local media is said to show Alves heading to the toilet and emerging 47 seconds later.
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      The woman is said to have broken down in tears after Alves left the club ten minutes later.
      Court officials have confirmed the footballer is under investigation for sexual assault but have not specified the exact nature of the allegations.
      Brazil star Dani Alves was arrested and quizzed by a judge on FridayCredit: Getty
      Alves became Brazil’s oldest World Cup player aged 39 in Qatar, cheered on by second wife JoanaCredit: Instagram @joanasanz
      She was heartbroken after the death of her mother last weekCredit: Instagram/@joanasanz
      Alves is accused of assaulting a woman at Sutton club on December 30Credit: Google Maps More

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      Ex-Manchester United starlet John Cofie who bagged £1m deal in court accused of rape

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      A FORMER Manchester United wonderkid appeared in court yesterday accused of rape.John Cofie, 29, was the youngest footballer to bag a £1million deal when Sir Alex Ferguson signed him for the youth team aged just 14.
      Cofie is charged with raping a woman in Trafford, Gtr Manchester, in 2019, alongside co-accused Nathan StuartCredit: CHRIS NEILL
      Cofie is charged with raping a woman in Trafford, Gtr Manchester, in 2019, alongside co-accused Nathan Stuart.
      Cofie, who is still close pals with ex-Red Devils Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard, signed in 2007 for the huge sum.
      But the Ghanaian-born player failed to make a single appearance for United and left in 2013.
      He retired two years ago and has since worked as a mentor for kids enrolled in a footie programme in Lancashire.
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      Cofie denies the charge.
      The trial at Manchester Minshull Street crown court continues. More

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      Former Rangers star Jermain Defoe slapped with six-month driving ban after speeding charge

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      FORMER Rangers star Jermain Defoe has been banned from driving for six months after he was caught speeding.The 40-year-old was clocked doing 56mph in a 30mph zone in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, on December 28, 2020.
      Former England international Defoe has been banned from drivingCredit: Getty
      Glasgow’s Justice of the Peace Court was told Defoe was behind the wheel of a Range Rover at the time.
      Prosecutor Ryan Watson said the striker was snared by a speed camera in the area’s Mill Street around 11pm.
      The ex-England international – who also played for West Ham, Tottenham and Sunderland – pled guilty to the single charge of speeding.
      Paul Mullen, defending, stated: “He apologises to the court for a momentary lapse in judgement.”

      The lawyer added that Defoe, then of Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, was dropping off a female colleague and was unfamiliar with the area.
      Mr Mullen also forwarded references to JP Colin Marchment for charities that he is involved in.It was revealed that Defoe already had 11 penalty points on his licence.
      JP Marchment added an additional four points of the offence – disqualifying him from driving for six months under the totting up procedure.
      The former footballer, now of Chigwell in Essex, was also fined £480.
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      The Crown accepted a not guilty to a separate speeding charge of 75 miles per hour in a 50 zone.
      Allegations stated Defoe was driving on the M74 in Glasgow’s Polmadie on April 9, 2022 behind the wheel of another Range Rover.
      Defoe already had previous driving offences.
      He was banned from the road in 2009 and he was up in court a year later for being caught with a phone while driving.
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      The Premier League football stadiums with the highest crime rates – where does your club rank?

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      FOOTBALL fans run a gauntlet of crime heading to games — with 869,005 offences reported outside Premier League grounds in the past ten years.Newcastle’s St James’s Park was worst hit with 137,251 crimes recorded.
      Newcastle’s St James’s Park was worst hit with 137,251 crimes recordedCredit: Rex
      Arsenal were the next highest with 92,661 incidents around the Emirates stadiumCredit: PA
      Arsenal were next with 92,661 followed by Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge on 71,758, Spurs on 68,939 and Southampton on 57,700.
      Safest was Brighton’s Amex Stadium, with 2,315 offences recorded within a one kilometre radius.
      Website scams.info, which exposes online criminality, carried out research using police data.
      Spokesman Aiden Howe said: “Away fans face a heightened risk of being the target of ­football-related violence and other criminality.
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      “And large crowds attract criminals such as pickpockets and muggers.
      “Our figures are shocking but sadly indicate the areas outside grounds are hotbeds of crime.”
      Most offences are committed on match days, though the figures also include non-match days.
      During the survey period Spurs, West Ham and Brentford moved grounds.
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      Figures include both the old and new stadiums, but the Spurs stats did not include two seasons playing at Wembley while their new ground was being built.
      Safest was Brighton’s Amex Stadium, with 2,315 offences recorded within a one kilometre radius.Credit: PAMost offences close to Prem grounds

      137,251 – St James’s Park, Newcastle United
      92,661 – Emirates Stadium, Arsenal
      71,758 – Stamford Bridge, Chelsea
      68,939 – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Tottenham
      57,700 – St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton More

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      Escaped prisoner hunted by cops looks like top footballer – can you guess who?

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      A GARY Neville lookalike on the run from prison is being hunted by cops.Social media users reckon Paul Clohessy is a spit for the ex-Red Devils ace turned pundit.
      Drugs offender Paul Clohessy is serving six years at HMP North Sea Camp but absconded on MondayCredit: SWNS
      When Lincolnshire Police issued a wanted photo yesterday, Facebook users pounced on his resemblance to ex-Man United star Gary NevilleCredit: Getty
      Drugs offender Clohessy, 36, is serving six years at HMP North Sea Camp but absconded on Monday.
      Facebook users pounced on the resemblance when Lincolnshire Police issued a wanted photo yesterday.
      One wag quipped: “When Gary Neville and Harry Maguire have a kid.”
      Others compared the fugitive to out-of-form Newcastle United striker Chris Wood.
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      They said: “Is that Chris Wood?
      “If so keep him locked up till the end of the season as he is rubbish.”
      The 400-capacity open prison was branded a holiday camp by some.
      One said: “Another walks out of North Sea Butlin’s never to return.”
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      Clohessy was convicted at Liverpool crown court in 2021 of possessing heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply.
      Police believe he may be hiding in his home patch Birkenhead.
      He has a tattoo on each arm and a scar under the one on his right. More

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      Former Feyenoord and Sevilla footballer Mark van den Boogart missing as police begin search after family appeal

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      POLICE have begun searching for missing Dutch footballer Mark van den Boogart.The former Sevilla B and Feyenoord ace has been uncontactable for nearly two weeks – going missing on January 6.
      An urgent appeal has been launched to help find missing Dutch footballer Mark van den Boogart
      The 37-year-old’s family believe he may be in Spain and have launched an urgent appeal for any information about his whereabouts.
      It read: “Mark has been missing since Friday, January 6.
      “He may be in Spain.
      “We are concerned about his well-being and we miss him very much.
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      “If you have seen Mark or if you have any information that can help us find him, contact the Police.”
      Van den Boogart, a former midfielder, is said to suffer from depression – which has added an extra element of concern for his loved ones.
      And it’s prompted his former Real Murcia team-mate Inaki Bea to issue his own plea to help find him.
      The Numancia manager said: “We have a close relationship with his family.
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      “Mark left home and lost track of him.
      “He suffers from depression and has been missing since Friday the 6th.”
      Van den Boogart began his career with Eredivisie big boys Feyenoord before joining Sevilla’s second string.
      A move to NEC Nijmegen followed in 2007 before he upped sticks to join Murcia in 2009.
      He returned to his homeland in 2010 to join Barendrecht, who he played for two seasons before signing for Rijnsburgse Boys.
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      Man, 35, charged with assault after Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale kicked by Spurs fan

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      A MAN has been charged with assault after Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was kicked during a Spurs match. Joseph Watts, 35, from Hackney, is facing assault charges over an incident at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.
      A man, 35, has been charged with kicking Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale
      Shocking footage later emerged appearing to show the Spurs fan escape through the crowdCredit: Sky Sports
      He is accused of assault by beating, going onto an area adjacent to playing area and throwing a missile onto a football playing area, police say.
      Both are contrary to the Football (Offences) Act 1991.
      He is due to appear at Highbury Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 17 February.
      Tottenham Hotspur Football Club assisted The Met’s Football Investigations Team during their investigation.
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      Ramsdale was allegedly kicked by a Spurs fan when he went to get his gloves and bottle on Sunday.
      When picking up his bottle, a Tottenham fan jumped onto the advertising board and allegedly booted Ramsdale in the back.
      Shocking footage later emerged appearing to show the Spurs fan escape through the crowd after kicking Ramsdale.
      The English shot-stopper made seven saves during the match – a record which he has only bettered in one Premier League game.
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      He made two extraordinary saves in particular, from Ryan Sessegnon and Heung Min-Son, as well as a few from Harry Kane.
      Tottenham said in a statement: “We are appalled by the behaviour of a supporter that attempted to attack Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale at the end of today’s match. Violence in any form has no place in football.”
      A Football Association statement read: “We strongly condemn the incident involving a spectator that followed today’s Premier League fixture between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal.
      “This is wholly unacceptable behaviour and we will work together with the police, the relevant authorities and the clubs to ensure the appropriate action is taken.” More

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      Man City release statement on Benjamin Mendy as star is CLEARED of raping women at mansion

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      MANCHESTER City have released a statement today on Benjamin Mendy after the star was cleared of raping women at his mansion. Mendy was found not guilty of raping the women during lockdown-busting parties.
      Man City has now released a statement following today’s court findings
      The Man City star was accused of being a “predator” who “turned the pursuit of women for sex into a game”.
      Mendy, 28, also allegedly locked his victims in a “panic room” and hid their phones so they could not escape.
      But the French international was today found not guilty of six rapes and one sexual assault against four women.
      Jurors could not reach verdicts on one count of rape and one of attempted rape against two other alleged victims.
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      The football club released a statement after the verdict – but before the announcement that he would face a retrial.
      It read: “Manchester City FC notes the verdict from Chester Crown Court today, where a jury has found Benjamin Mendy not guilty of seven charges.
      “The jury is hung on two charges and the trial is now over.
      “Given there are open matters related to this case, the club is not in a position to comment further at this time.”
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      A retrial for Mendy, who remains in custody, has now been set for June 26, with a pre-trial hearing set to be held on January 27.
      The re-trial is expected to last two or three weeks.
      Earlier, Judge Everett brought jurors back into court and asked if they would reach further verdicts if given more time.
      The foreman of the jury replied: “No. We are at a point now where we can’t agree.”
      Judge Everett told them: “It is not unusual that jurors don’t reach verdicts on some counts. You have to be true to your duty.”
      During a six-month trial, jurors were told the left-back lured young women into “toxic and dangerous” situations at his six-bedroom Cheshire home.
      Co-defendant Louis Saha Matturie acted as Mendy’s “fixer” by getting girls as young as 17 to attend the lockdown-busting parties after nights spent in the VIP sections of clubs drinking £1,500 bottles of Champagne, it was said.
      Some of his victims claimed their phones were taken away from them on arrival leaving them unable to call for help.
      Once inside, the women were allegedly treated as “disposable…used for sex then thrown to one side”.

      But his lawyer Eleanor Laws KC told jurors to end Mendy’s “absolute hell” and acquit him.
      She said claims he used his fame to attack women – with the prosecution comparing him to Jimmy Savile – were “utterly ridiculous”. More