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      Ex-Arsenal star Anthony Stokes, 34, hunted by cops after he failed to appear in court for sentencing for stalking ex

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      FORMER Arsenal star Anthony Stokes is being hunted by police after he failed to appear in court for sentencing. The striker, 34, was expected at Hamilton Sheriff Court today after admitting stalking his ex-girlfriend Eilidh Scott.
      A warrant has been issued for Anthony Stokes after he failed to show up to sentencingCredit: Pressteam
      The ex-Arsenal striker admitted stalking his ex-girlfriendCredit: Sportsfile
      Stokes bombarded ex-girlfriend Eilidh Scott with hundreds of messagesCredit: Instagram/@eilidhscott
      But the court heard Stokes had not responded to calls from social workers trying to create a background report on him.
      A warrant for the arrest of the ex-Celtic and Hibs forward was then ordered by Sheriff Alasdair MacFadyen following the brief hearing.
      He explained: “These are post-conviction cases. He hasn’t been responding to calls from social work and I will grant a warrant.”
      Stokes bombarded his ex-partner Ms Scott with abusive text messages, seeing him send 100 texts a day on WhatsApp and email.
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      He labelled her a “s**t”, a “s**” and a “w***e”, turned up at her home in Shotts, Lanarkshire, late at night and demanded to know her whereabouts.
      The campaign of abuse lasted between July 2018 and February 2019.
      The 34-year-old, of Glasgow, was banned from contacting her and her mother for four years in 2019 after he admitted stalking.
      Stokes was nicked by cops in Northern Ireland, who were assisting police in Scotland, back in July and placed on a flight to Dundee.
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      His sentencing was deferred at the time on the condition of good behaviour, but he was ordered to appear back in court last month.
      However, Stokes missed the sentencing hearing after testing positive for Covid-19, seeing it be rescheduled for today.
      Police are now hunting for the footie ace after he failed to show up.
      Ordering a warrant for his arrest in June last year, Sheriff Allan McKay said: “He pled guilty and was released on bail and he has now left the country in breach of bail.
      “He is not here in breach of his bail conditions and I’m not at all sure that he will come back unless required to do so by some sort of authority so to do that I’m issuing a warrant for his arrest.”
      Hours after the warrant was announced, Stokes posted a selfie on social media with the caption: “Any bad news?”
      And over the festive season he posted snaps of himself posing in a bar while wearing Adidas Yeezy trainers and later posted a photo showing an expensive Rolex watch.
      Stokes won seven trophies in six seasons at Celtic and scored twice in Hibs’ 3-2 Scottish Cup win over Rangers in 2016.
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      He has also had spells with Falkirk, Sunderland and Iranian outfit Tractor but is currently without a club.
      The 34-year-old was capped internationally for Ireland nine times during his career.
      Stokes terrifyingly turned up at Ms Scott’s home and harassed herCredit: Instagram/@eilidhscott
      The 34-year-old former Celtic star is now being hunted by cops againCredit: Getty More

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      Ex-PSG footballer Aminata Diallo re-arrested after allegedly organising iron bar attack on team-mate

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      FORMER Paris Saint-Germain women’s star Aminata Diallo has reportedly been re-arrested in connection with an alleged attack on her team-mate. The 27-year-old was originally taken into custody last November as part of an investigation into the alleged attack on Kheira Hamraoui.
      Aminata Diallo is claimed to have been arrested in connection with an alleged attack on former team-mate Kheira HamraouiCredit: The Mega Agency
      Hamraoui claimed she was hit by masked men with iron bars last NovemberCredit: AFP
      On that occasion Diallo was released without charge after being held for 36 hours.
      But on Friday morning she was arrested again in connection to the incident.
      French newspaper Le Monde, quoting the Versailles prosecutor’s office, say Diallo was taken into custody early this morning.
      The case is now being looked at by a judge, with Diallo suspected of setting up the attack on her former team-mate.
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      Diallo’s lawyer, Mourad Battikh, declined to comment, according to French newspaper Midi Libre.
      Earlier in the week four men were reported to have been arrested in connection with the alleged attack.
      Speaking after those arrests, Battikh said, as per the New York Times: “Aminata is innocent and has claimed her innocence since the beginning.”
      Two of the men were today claimed to have been charged with “criminal association” and “aggravated violence” for the alleged incident, which occurred on November 4, 2021.
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      The alleged attack occurred after a PSG team night out.
      Hamraoui, 32, is claimed to have been dragged out of a car driven by Diallo, and attacked by two masked men with iron bars.
      She told French newspaper L’Equipe earlier this year: “I experienced an attack of unbelievable violence.
      “Two hooded strangers took me out of the car I was travelling in to hit me on the legs with iron bars. That night, I really thought I was going to stay there.
      “I was screaming in pain. I tried to protect myself as much as possible. I have a very painful memory.”
      Hamraoui still plays for PSG women, while Diallo has been without a club since her contract with the French team expired in the summer. More

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      Ex-Celtic star Anthony Stokes being hunted by cops again as warrant issued

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      FORMER Celtic striker Anthony Stokes is being hunted by police after failing to appear in court.The 34-year old footballer had been due for sentencing at Hamilton Sheriff Court for bombarding his ex-girlfriend Eilidh Scott with offensive text messages.
      Ex-Celtic star Stokes was due to appear at court today but failed to show upCredit: PA:Press Association
      Stokes was nicked in Northern Ireland and brought back to Scotland in JulyCredit: Mark Ferguson
      But the court heard that the former Celtic and Hibs star had not responded to calls from social workers trying to create a background report on him.
      Sheriff Alasdair MacFadyen ordered a warrant for his arrest following a brief hearing.
      He said: “These are post-conviction cases.
      “He hasn’t been responding to calls from social work and I will grant a warrant.”
      Stokes had been arrested by police in Northern Ireland, who were assisting police in Scotland, and placed on a flight from Belfast to Dundee Airport in July.
      He missed another sentencing hearing last month after testing positive for Covid-19 and had been ordered to appear back in court today.
      In 2019, Stokes admitted a stalking campaign where he bombarded Miss Scott with a string of abusive messages that saw him send 100 texts a day on WhatsApp and email.
      He labelled her a ‘s**t’, a ‘s**’ and a ‘w***e’, turned up at her home in Shotts, Lanarkshire, late at night and demanded to know her whereabouts.
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      The campaign of abuse lasted between July 2018 and February 2019.
      Ordering a warrant for his arrest in June last year, Sheriff Allan McKay said: “He pled guilty and was released on bail and he has now left the country in breach of bail.
      “He is not here in breach of his bail conditions and I’m not at all sure that he will come back unless required to do so by some sort of authority so to do that I’m issuing a warrant for his arrest.”
      Hours after the warrant was taken, Stokes posted a selfie on social media with the caption: “Any bad news?”
      And over the festive season he posted snaps of himself posing in a bar while wearing Adidas Yeezy trainers and later posted a photo showing an expensive Rolex watch.
      Stokes won seven trophies in six seasons at Parkhead and scored twice in Hibs’ 3-2 Scottish Cup win over Rangers in 2016.
      He has also had spells with Falkirk, Sunderland and Iranian outfit Tractor but is currently without a club.
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      Watch Marseille and Eintracht Frankfurt fans launch FIREWORKS at each other before riot police are forced to intervene

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      RIOT police were forced to intervene as Marseille and Eintracht Frankfurt fans clashed before their Champions League match in France.Shocking footage revealed fireworks being set off inside the Stade Velodrome, aimed at Frankfurt’s away section.
      Fireworks were set off inside the Stade VelodromeCredit: Getty
      Marseille and Eintracht Frankfurt fans clashed before their Champions League match in FranceCredit: Getty
      Riot police were called to prevent any troubleCredit: Getty
      Eintracht Frankfurt fans are escorted by French riot policeCredit: AP

      Before the game, a large-scale police operation successfully contained the risk of fan violence in the city of Marseille.
      It followed after a stadium brawl in Nice last week left dozens injured, causing authorities to be on high alert ahead of Frankfurt’s trip.
      Tensions escalated when police marched a group of around 500 Frankfurt ultras up a long road – with ticketed fans taken to the game in coaches under police escort.
      But those without tickets stayed on site at a fan zone with police nearby.
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      Earlier in the day, Frankfurt fans had congregated in one of the city’s main squares with police blocking every entry point.
      Hundreds of riot police then escorted the crowd away at around 4:30 p.m, only for a brief skirmish with locals to break out.
      Following last Thursday’s mass brawl between fans from Nice and Cologne, before a Europa Conference League game, security measures have been ramped up.
      Police said five arrests were made Monday night when large groups from Frankfurt and Marseille were narrowly prevented from confronting each other.
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      Dozens of police vans were stationed around the city’s Old Port area with some armed police present.
      Midfielder Jesper Lindstrom gave Frankfurt the lead just before half time for the visitors.
      And the first-half goal proved enough for the German side to travel back with three points.
      Police were on alert ahead of Marseille’s match with Eintracht FrankfurtCredit: Reuters
      Frankfurt fans throw a flares before the Champions League match in MarseilleCredit: Getty
      Jesper Lindstrom gave Eintracht Frankfurt the leadCredit: Rex More

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      Man City star Benjamin Mendy still facing nine charges against six ‘victims’ after being cleared of one count of rape

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      BENJAMIN Mendy is still facing nine charges against six alleged victims after being cleared of one count of rape today.The 28-year-old World Cup winner was cleared at Chester Crown Court of the rape of a 19-year-old woman at his home in Cheshire on July 24 last year.
      Benjamin Mendy has been cleared of one count of rape but still faces multiple chargesCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      Co-accused Louis Saha Matturie, 41, was also cleared of two counts of rape and one of sexual assault against the same woman.
      It came after the prosecution offered no further evidence against the defendants on those four counts.
      Football star Mendy still faces seven counts of rape, one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault against six young women.
      The Manchester City defender denies all charges against him.
      Matturie of Eccles, Salford, wiped tears from his eyes as he stood in the dock and the formal not guilty verdicts, as directed by the judge, were given by the foreman of the jury at Chester Crown Court.
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      Judge Stephen Everett warned jurors not to speculate as to why the prosecution had decided not to pursue guilty verdicts and to continue to “faithfully” try the defendants on the multiple charges they still face.
      Earlier, jurors were told of a private video of the woman having “enthusiastic sex” with Matturie, when she claimed she had been raped.
      The 20-minute mobile phone video was taken by Matturie on August 1 last year, the court heard.
      This was a week after both men had allegedly raped the same woman on the same night the previous weekend at the footballer’s mansion in Prestbury, Cheshire.
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      The woman had told the jury Matturie sexually assaulted her for a second time at a flat in Salford on August 1, last year, after clubbing at China White nightclub in Manchester.
      Lisa Wilding KC, defending Matturie, suggested what happened between them was, “consensual, willing and enthusiastic” sex, not rape, Chester Crown Court heard.
      The woman denied this, claiming the incident left her feeling “shamed and disgusted”.
      Ms Wilding continued: “When you and he had sex … you and he filmed that sex. You know that you and he had a discussion beforehand, words to the effect, ‘Let’s make our own little movie’.”
      The witness replied: “No. I wouldn’t do that.”
      Ms Wilding added: “He had his phone right in front of you all the time you and he was having sex.”
      The woman replied: “I was not aware of that.”
      Ms Wilding said: “You looked directly at the camera more than once, enjoying what you were doing?”
      The woman, who became tearful, replied: “No.”
      Ms Wilding continued: “The sex took nearly 20 minutes. You had sex initially on your knees. You then gave him oral sex, looking at the camera.
      “Did you then sit on top of him, gyrating and smiling at the camera?”
      “No,” the woman replied.
      Miss Wilding said: “Well, then I’m going to have to ask you to look at some images.”
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      The hearing was then adjourned and when court resumed after lunch time, Timothy Cray QC, prosecuting, told the court the prosecution was not now seeking guilty verdicts on alleged sexual offences involving the 19-year-old complainant.
      Jurors were then directed to enter not guilty verdicts against the defendants.
      The rape charge dropped against Mr Mendy related to an incident with Mr Matturie when the woman had claimed she awoke to find the footballer raping her.
      The same night, July 24 last year, Matturie is also alleged to have raped her according to DNA evidence, but she has “no memory” of that, the court heard. That count was also dropped.
      Prosecutors have alleged Mendy is a “predator” who “turned the pursuit of women for sex into a game”.
      Mendy still faces seven counts of rape, one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault against six young women.
      Matturie, the footballer’s friend and fixer, is alleged to have had the job of finding young women for sex.
      Matturie still denies six counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault relating to seven young women.
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      Both men say if any sex did take place with women or girls it was consensual.
      The trial was adjourned until Wednesday morning. More

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      Flamengo fan arrested and banned from matches after kissing female reporter on cheek during live TV broadcast

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      A FLAMENGO supporter has been arrested and banned from matches after kissing an ESPN reporter during a live broadcast.Jessica Dias was recording a piece to camera ahead of Flamengo’s Copa Libertadores clash with Velez Sarsfield when a Brazilian fan was pictured kissing her on the face.
      Flamengo took on Velez SarsfieldCredit: EPA
      The supporter, named by newspaper El Pais as Marcelo Benevides Silva, was subsequently arrested for alleged sexual harassment.
      Later that evening, Flamengo wrote on social media: “Clube de Regatas do Flamengo repudiates the harassment committed by a red-black fan with ESPN journalist Jessica Dias during a report before tonight’s match.
      “It is unfortunate that disgusting acts like this, which do not represent the Red-Black Nation, still happen.”
      According to Brazilian paper O Globo, Benevides Silva was released a day after the game – but is now banned from matches and unable to leave his state without judicial permission.
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      He has also been banned from coming into contact with Dias.
      After the incident, Dias wrote on Instagram: “It was just a kiss on the cheek.
      “Not. It was not. Before, they had a lot of cursing and harassment because the live took a long time. I asked for calm and for him not to be cursing, he did not need to.
      “The “apologies” came with smoothing the shoulders and a kiss on the spot. I was about to be called to the link and I held the position, there is a logistics that requires concentration.
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      “Another attempt at a kiss on the shoulder. I dodged and my camera caught his eye. The last act was the kiss on the cheek. That it could have been in the mouth and it wouldn’t change a thing.
      “I suffered sexual harassment while working and that is a crime. I didn’t want a kiss, I didn’t want affection, I didn’t want to spend 3 hours in a police station. I just wanted to work.
      “The human who did this was with an underage son who apologized to his father. The boy is not to blame, don’t punish his family.
      “I appreciate all the support and affection of my bosses,@espnbrasilit’s yes@lbvbrasil. I especially thank the@bandeira2000 e @andrelzdsouza, my team on the agenda.
      “Two MEN of character, who went after the guy and stayed with me the whole time. Saturday I get married and at the altar I will kiss the man I allowed to do so. I’ll be away from here and the canals for a few days. Thank you all.” More

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      Five arrested and police officer ‘breaks hand’ as Tottenham win marred by bottles and fireworks launched by fans

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      FIVE Marseille fans were arrested following crowd trouble at the end of their 2-0 defeat at Tottenham on Wednesday – which left one police officer with a suspected broken hand.There were ugly scenes in the away section at full-time after Spurs had won the Champions League group-stage opener 2-0.
      Marseille fans threw a firework into the Tottenham endCredit: Getty
      Marseille fans also tore down Tottenham’s Pride bannerCredit: Getty
      Stewards had to hold Marseille fans back before riot police stepped inCredit: Getty
      Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton, formerly of Marseille, was in the away sectionCredit: Getty
      Missiles were thrown by both sets of supporters and a firework was lobbed at Spurs fans.
      Riot police had to step in to support stewards to hold the Marseille fans back, some of which at one point tried to storm the barricade separating them from their hosts.
      The arrests were for a variety of offences including possession of an offensive weapon, affray, being drunk and disorderly and drugs.
      The travelling fans also ripped down the Pride banner in their section, which shows Tottenham’s support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.
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      A statement from the Metropolitan police read: “Five people have been arrested at the Champions League match Tottenham Hotspurs FC  versus Marseille FC on Wednesday, September 7.
      “The arrests were for a variety of offences including offensive weapon, affray, drunk and disorderly and drugs; all those arrested are believed to be away supporters.
      “During the match missiles were thrown on several occasions
      “One officer was injured during an arrest and suffered a suspected broken hand.
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      “There was serious disorder at the end of the fixture and additional officers were deployed to restore and maintain order.”
      Both clubs are likely to be hit with a Uefa charge for failing to control their supporters in the coming days.
      Uefa’s disciplinary body will assess the report from the game and decide whether to take action – whether it be a warning or a fine. The clubs’ respective previous records will be taken into account.
      Spurs won the game thanks to two late goals from Richarlison.
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      It was an even contest until Marseille had ex-Newcastle defender Chancel Mbemba sent off two minutes into the second half for hacking down Son Heung-min.
      Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton was also spotted among the away fans, having played for Marseille on loan for a season in 2012.  More

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      Riot police swarm Tottenham Stadium as scrap breaks out in stands after Marseille fans ‘throw missiles’ at Spurs rivals

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      TOTTENHAM’S victory over Marseille was marred by angry fan clashes in North London.Richarlison’s double earned Antonio Conte’s side a 2-0 victory over the French team on their return to the Champions League.
      Angry clashes broke out between Tottenham and Marseille fans tonightCredit: Reuters
      The visiting supporters allegedly began the trouble by launching missiles at the home endCredit: Rex

      However, “ugly scenes” then occurred at the Tottenham Stadium as supporters from both sides clashed before riot police arrived on the scene.
      Twitter user @_walkeran shared video footage of fans attempting to break through barriers separating them.
      He captioned the clip with: “Ugly scenes at Tottenham Stadium.
      “Started with Marseille fans throwing a few missiles at Spurs fans, before escalating into a fight with stewards.
      “Riot police arrived to calm things down.”
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      Meanwhile, talkSPORT’s Declan McCarthy also shared footage of Marseille supporters pulling down a pride flag inside the stadium as fighting broke out.
      He captioned the video with: “Ugly scenes at the Tottenham stadium. Fighting, flares and missiles thrown from the visiting fans.
      “Marseille ultras pull down Tottenham’s pride flag in the corner of the ground. Disgusting to see.
      “Riot police arrived to calm things down.”
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      Pride is part of the LGBT movement for equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, with its internationally-recognised symbol being a rainbow.
      Both Spurs and Marseille could face a Uefa charge for failing to control the crowd following the ugly scenes.
      Marseille fans had earlier showered Joey Barton with affection as he cheered on his former club from the away end at Tottenham.
      Barton, 40, played for Marseille on loan back in the 2012/13 campaign and has a close affection for its supporters.
      And it seems that feeling is reciprocated by the Marseille fanbase as they still hold him in high esteem.
      A crowd of Marseille fans erupted into song when Barton entered a pub ahead of their Champions League group stage game against Spurs.
      The boisterous crowd sang Barton’s name and the former midfielder was happy to pose for photos.
      Barton was given an even bigger reception inside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium wearing a Marseille t-shirt he appeared to be gifted.
      The Bristol Rovers manager looked humbled as he soaked up the adoration from nearby fans and he gestured his thanks to the crowd.
      Barton began fist pumping and then applauded the travelling supporters for their efforts as they were in fine voice.
      Marseille supporters vandalised Tottenham’s ground after the defeatCredit: Getty
      Trouble erupted when Marseille fans tore off a Pride flag at the groundCredit: Getty
      Flares were then launched from the away end into the home sectionCredit: Getty
      Stewards were then attacked as the trouble eruptedCredit: Getty More