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      Top flight goalkeeper stabbed, beaten and tortured in horrifying kidnap ordeal before being dumped in forest

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      A TOP-FLIGHT goalkeeper has ended up in hospital after a terrifying kidnap ordeal.Brian Olang’o, who plays for Kenyan Premier League side KCB, was stabbed, beaten and tortured after being seized by three men.Brian Olang’o was stabbed, beaten and tortured after being kidnapped by three men.Credit: Instagram @opintobrianThe keeper also had his bank account plundered before being dumped in a forest.He is now recovering in a Nairobi hospital following his abduction in the nation’s capital on Sunday.Olang’o has helped KCB to ninth in the east African country’s 18-team top league this season.But he suffered a deep knife wound to his thigh, as well as head and shoulder injuries, before his captors set him free in the Ngong forest south of Nairobi.Read More on FootballConcerns grew for the keeper’s safety when he failed to show up for training on Monday.KCB announced: “We have received reports from the family of Brian Olang’o that he has been missing from 6pm on March 10.”We have been informed that he sent his wife an SOS, stating that he is not in a safe place.”The player’s brother Kevin told local media two Kenyans and a Nigerian man abducted Brian near a shopping mall.Most read in FootballHe said: “The police tried to track Brian’s phone, but it was difficult as it was on and off.”The entire family is very distressed. We trust the police to help.”EFL fans demand ‘automatic relegation’ after goalkeeper and defender combine for ‘Sunday league’ own-goalA traumatised Olang’o finally managed to call for help, and rescuers took him to Nairobi’s Radiant Hospital.His club said in a statement: “The family of our keeper Brian Olang’o has confirmed that the player was found safe.”We thank everybody for their concern.”KCB, backed by the Kenya Commercial Bank, play at the 15,000-capacity Nairobi City Stadium.They finished fifth in the KPL last season. More

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      Football fans face 10 YEARS in prison & unlimited fines if they’re caught using ‘dodgy box’ fire sticks to stream sport

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      FOOTIE fans face ten YEARS in prison and unlimited fines if they’re busted using “dodgy” Amazon Fire Sticks to stream sports, a lawyer has warned.The remotes offer users instant access to TV shows on streaming apps like Prime Video, Netflix and Disney+.Football fans face ten YEARS in prison and unlimited fines if they’re busted using ‘dodgy’ Amazon Fire Sticks to stream sports, a lawyer has warnedCredit: GettyBut many Brits illegally adapt the control so they can stream unofficial apps like sports streams that aren’t found on Amazon’s store.This is done by ‘jailbreaking’ a remote, a process that’s not just illegal but one that can permanently damage your Amazon device.But barrister Lynette Calder has warned Brits face serious consequences if they jailbreak a Fire Stick, stressing: “Why take the risk?”The lawyer, of 5 Pump Court, said charges depend on the severity of your crime but a magistrate could issue you with an unlimited fine.Read More football storyMore serious cases of Brits owning a jailbroken fire stick could leave you with a prison sentence of up to 12 months.She added: “For more serious and organised offending that went to the crown Court you are talking a maximum of up to 10 years in prison if the charge is under section 7 or 5 years for section 6 and 11.”Why take the risk? If you can’t afford the streaming service for Premier League then why not find yourself a pub that can. “That way the added bonus is a pint, not a £2500 fine.”Most read in FootballIn October, a Prem streaming “mastermind” was jailed for two-and-a-half years for selling illegal Fire Sticks to a reported 30,000 subscribers.Steven Mills, 58, from Shrewsbury, Shrops, netted more than £1m over five years through the operation, a court heard.Amazon shoppers spot ‘absolute bargain’ as budget Android phone drops below £100 & it’s got a bigger-battery than iPhoneIn May last year, five fraudsters were jailed for a total of 30 years and seven months for their role in three illegal Premier streaming services.Trading under the names Flawless, Shared VPS and Optimal (also known as Cosmic), the group made over £7 million in five years and boasted more than 50,000 customers.It undercut the likes of Sky Sports by bypassing a Uefa-imposed “blackout” that stops the broadcast of most 3pm kick-offs on Saturdays, which encourages fans to go to games.The group’s “prime mover” Mark Gould alone pocketed a staggering £1.7 million from the operation.At Derby Crown Court, Gould, then 36, was jailed for 11 years following a rare private prosecution by the Premier League. More

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      Wolves ace Matheus Cunha faces trial after being ‘caught speeding in £174k rented Mercedes G-Class’

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      WOLVES ace Matheus Cunha is facing trial accused of speeding in his £174,000 Mercedes.The forward, 24, was allegedly clocked driving at 29mph in a 20mph zone in London.Matheus Cunha is facing trial after he was allegedly caught speedingCredit: GettyCunha was written to by the Met Police but he is accused of not responding for four months, the Evening Standard reports.As a result, the Brazilian is now facing a criminal trial for allegedly failing to provide information about the July 2021 incident.Cunha claims he did reply and offered the name of another person who was driving the rented Mercedes G-Class at the time.He is now due to stand trial on April 5 at Willesden Magistrates Court accused of committing a criminal offence by not replying sooner to the police request for information.Read more newsThe publication reports police first went to the hire car company, who provided the footballer’s name.Officers sent a letter to his home in Wolverhampton giving him 28 days to respond.A final reminder was then sent out that gave Cunha an extra week to reply – with the star allegedly missing both deadlines.Cunha started his career as a youth player for Swiss club FC Sion before joining RB Leipzig in 2018.Most read in FootballHe impressed at the club and was snapped up two years later by Hertha BSC for £15.4million.Cunha then moved Atlético Madrid in 2021 for £25.6million – scoring six goals in 40 games for the Spanish team.Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino APOLOGISES to fuming fans after watching his side thumped by WolvesHe joined Wolves on loan in the 2022-23 season after the club beat off competition from Arsenal and Man Utd.Cunha has impressed with a string of goals – including a hat-trick against Chelsea last month.The Brazilian international is currently out with a hamstring injury but manager Gary O’Neil has hinted he could return soon.The star, pictured with partner Gabriela, is facing trial in AprilCredit: InstagramHe has impressed at Wolves so farCredit: Getty More

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      From sex abuse scandals to dodgy pasts, why fight rivals Jake Paul & Mike Tyson have more in common than you might think

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      IT’S being billed as the most bizarre fight of the century.In the red corner is the former world undisputed heavyweight champ “Iron” Mike Tyson, 57, who was using a walking stick in footage from 2022 unearthed this week.Boxing champ ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson will fight internet star Jake PaulCredit: Instagram / @jakepaulThe fight is expected to generate £234millionCredit: Instagram/jakepaulTyson is the former world undisputed heavyweight champCredit: GettyThe ferocious former “Baddest Man On The Planet”, who retired in 2005, has released his first clip of training footage, leading fans to fear he is in trouble.In the blue corner will be internet star Jake Paul, 27, whose fighting career includes bouts with other YouTubers, and MMA fighters. He was beaten last year by boxer and former Love Islander Tommy Fury, younger brother of reigning WBC champion Tyson.The fight is expected to generate £234million but has been criticised by UFC president Dana White and fighter Conor McGregor.Read More on SportThe clash, which will be aired on Netflix in July, is being billed as a battle between boxing’s old guard and a new breed.But the two boxers have more in common than than you might think – as Grace Macaskill reveals.SEX ABUSE SCANDALSTYSON served three years in jail for the rape of Desiree Washington when she was 18.The victim, who was Miss Black Rhode Island at the time, said he assaulted her in an Indiana hotel room in 1991.Most read in BoxingTyson’s police mugshot in 1995Credit: Rex FeaturesTyson served three years in jail for the rape of Desiree Washington when she was 18Credit: RexPaul is worth an estimated £31millionCredit: Instagram/jakepaulPaul stands in the ring during the fifth round of his fight against Nate Diaz in 2023Credit: GettyAn A&E doctor who examined her confirmed her injuries were consistent with being raped.Tyson is a registered sex offender under federal law for life.How Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson can bring boxing back to viewing figures of Muhammad Ali with 260MILLION expected to watchJake Paul faced abuse allegations from two women in 2021, although no charges have been brought.TikToker Justine Paradise, 30, released a 20 minute YouTube video claiming he forced her to perform oral sex in his bedroom in July 2019. She alleged they danced and kissed consensually at first but then he got physical with her.Paul denied the allegation on Twitter, calling it “manufactured” and denied he ever had a sexual relationship with Justine.Actress and model Railey Lollie came forward shortly after Justine’s allegations. She accused Paul of groping her without consent in 2017, according to the New York Times.The 24-year-old alleges that when she was 17, he would call her “jailbait”.COMEBACKSTHERE will be a lot at stake for both men when they square up.Ageing Tyson is attempting to show the world he still has what it takes to win, while Paul wants to come back from his defeat to Tommy Fury in February.Jake Paul fought Tommy Fury in Saudi ArabiaCredit: ReutersTyson leaves the ring after receiving a split draw against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020Credit: GettyIn 1986, age 20, Iron Mike became the youngest man ever to win a world heavyweight title — but his career spiralled out of control due to sex, drink and drugs.He hasn’t boxed since an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr in November 2020, which ended in a draw, and his last professional bout was 15 years earlier when he was beaten by Kevin McBride.Two years ago, Tyson was pictured using a walking stick, and this week he released a training video which one fan reckoned showed he had “weak jabs”.When Paul took on Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia, it was one of the most anticipated-ever boxing contests between two novices.Despite the former Love Island star being knocked down by the YouTuber in the eighth round, Tommy won on a split decision.Paul later said: “Tommy didn’t win the fight — I lost it. I was not good, I was not on my A-game.“I didn’t implement my game plan. My legs were weak going into the fight — but I don’t want to sit here and make excuses.”LOVE LIVESFROM fake weddings to a wife who cheated with Brad Pitt, the course of true love hasn’t run smooth for either man.Iron Mike has been married three times, while Paul has staged two marriage ceremonies for his 60million-plus social media followers.Tyson’s first marriage, to actress Robin Givens in 1988, lasted just a yearCredit: Time & Life Pictures – GettyTyson was married to paediatrician Monica Turner from 1997 to 2003Credit: Las Vegas SunTyson is currently married to Lakiha SpicerCredit: GettyPaul faked his first wedding to fellow internet star Erika Costell in June 2017Credit: GettyIn 2019 Paul announced his engagement to YouTuber Tana Mongeau and they married a month later in Las VegasCredit: The Mega AgencyTyson’s first marriage, to actress Robin Givens in 1988, lasted just a year.According to the heavyweight boxer, they quickly tied the knot when Givens told him she was pregnant.He gave her and her mum £3million to buy a New Jersey estate and put £6.5million in her bank account.But Tyson claims Robin told him she had miscarried shortly after the money was exchanged.They filed for divorce but carried on seeing each other — until he walked in on her having sex with Brad Pitt.Tyson later claimed Pitt begged him not to hit him.He said: “You had to see the look on his face. He looked like he was ready to receive his last rites.”Givens, who admits to dating Brad, says the story is untrue.From 1997 to 2003, Tyson was married to paediatrician Monica Turner after meeting her at a party thrown by comedian Eddie Murphy.She visited him in prison after he was convicted of raping 18-year-old Desiree Washington — and when he was released in 1992 the pair set up home in Maryland.Turner filed for divorce four years later, claiming adultery.Tyson is currently married to Lakiha Spicer, 47, better known as Kiki, who met him aged 18 when they were introduced by boxing promoter Don King.They started dating in the early noughties and married in 2009. They exchanged vows in 2009, two weeks after the dad-of-seven’s daughter Exodus, four, choked to death in a freak accident.Despite being obviously in love, Tyson recently admitted he has only been faithful to Kiki for the past two years of their marriage.His wife has also had problems with the law. You had to see the look on his [Brad Pitt’s] face. He looked like he was ready to receive his last ritesIn 2008 she was given six months in federal jail for defrauding £60,000 from a company owned by her dad.Paul faked his first wedding to fellow internet star Erika Costell in June 2017, before the pair released a song together. Three months later he admitted the ceremony wasn’t real and they weren’t even dating. But the next year their relationship went from staged to reality when they were filmed shopping and holding hands in his documentary The Secrets Of Jake Paul.In 2019 Paul announced his engagement to YouTuber Tana Mongeau and they married a month later in Las Vegas. Then they admitted that they weren’t officially married either and it was all a show.”Paul and 28-year-old brother Logan have a fierce rivalry now the latter has also taken up boxing.According to Jake, Logan slept with his ex-girlfriend Alissa Violet before the older sibling boasted on a music video: “She used to be your chick, now she’s on my team.”Alissa and Paul met in 2017, when she was a singer in his manufactured band Team 10.Both accused each other of cheating, while Alissa claimed Jake had physically and mentally abused her, which he denied.In a now-deleted tweet, Jake accused Alissa of sleeping with Logan, writing: “Alissa f***ed my brother . . . that’s why I kicked her out. Oopsie — I just told them the truth.”Logan then added fuel to the first in a diss track called The Fall Of Jake Paul.DODGY PASTSTYSON has had his fair share of drama in the ring — and outside it.In his 2013 autobiography, Undisputed Truth, he admitted he was high on drugs during some of his fights.One of Tyson’s lowest points came when he bit off part of opponent Evander Holyfield’s ear during a bout in 1997Credit: SkyPaul claimed Covid was a ‘hoax’ and threw a huge party during the pandemicCredit: youtube/Logan PaulHe said he had taken cocaine and cannabis before a fight against Lou Savarese in Glasgow in 2000, but avoided being caught by using a “fake penis where you put in someone’s clean urine to pass your drug test.”His lowest points came when he bit off part of opponent Evander Holyfield’s ear during a bout in 1997 and being knocked out by underdog Buster Douglas in 1990.Tyson blew his £401million fortune on luxury cars — including a Cadillac and Lamborghini — £1.75million on a sold gold bathtub and paying a trainer £80,000 a year to look after his two pet Bengal tigers.While Tyson can’t seem to leave his boxing career behind, Jake Paul has also been desperate for the limelight.Paul — nicknamed “The Problem Child” — was filmed rapping the N-word to a song in 2018.Two years later he was allegedly seen with vandals and looters during the Arizona protests against George Floyd’s death at the hands of a cop in Minnesota, although he insists he was only there to film.The FBI raided his home in California in 2020 in relation to the incident but no charges were brought.My life was pretty much ruined. YouTube demonetised me, every brand dropped meJake PaulPaul, who is worth £31million, claimed Covid was a “hoax” and threw a huge party during the pandemic.His brother Logan, also a social media star, was forced to deny accusations he scammed fans with his cryptocurrency game project Cryptozoo.Jake also got flak after Logan posted an insensitive video depicting the body of a man who had hanged himself in Japan’s Aokigahara “suicide” forest.After advertisers wanted nothing to do with either brother due to the shocking footage, Jake revealed he thought about suicide.He said: “My life was pretty much ruined. YouTube demonetised me, every brand dropped me.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I’m sitting there at 21, I lost basically all my income because of something my brother did, I’m blacklisted.“Everything in my life was falling apart. Dark thoughts come into your head of like, ‘I don’t wanna be her on earth anymore’.” More

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      Dani Alves’ brother slams prankster’s fake claims ex-Barcelona star took own life in prison after being jailed for rape

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      THE brother of Brazilian former footballer Dani Alves has blasted an internet prankster for falsely claiming the disgraced star had taken his own life in prison.The ex-Barcelona star’s press adviser, Acaz Felleger, said they were considering legal action against Rio de Janeiro-based Paulo Albuquerque over his viral social media post.Dani Alves remains alive and well despite claims he had committed suicideCredit: PAThe former Barcelona man has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of raping a woman in the restroom of a Barcelona nightclubCredit: AFPHis ex-wife Joana Sanz accidentally shared his bizarre letter to her pleading for forgivenessCredit: InstagramAlbuquerque, who describes himself on X (formerly Twitter) as a lover of football, beer and a beautiful woman, wrote last night: “The information I’m receiving is that Daniel Alves has killed himself.”He added in a second post eight hours later, after his initial message had gone viral on social media: “People, for the love of God, what sort of repercussion is this?“I was referring to my cousin Danielzinho from the city of Nova Iguacu who had disappeared, but has now been found alive.”Alves’ brother, Ney, who travelled to Barcelona last month to see the footballer tried for rape ahead of his conviction and four-and-a-half year jail sentence, took to Instagram Live to issue a furious response.Read more in Football“How cruel human beings can be!” he said. “He’s already been convicted on the word of a woman who entered a men’s toilet to do what only he and her know.“He’s already been convicted. Is that not enough?“Now the madness is people want him dead. They want to see my brother dead. How cruel is that!“My dad is more than 70 years old and my mum is more than 60.Most read in Football“Do people like this not have family?”The former players’ family still believe he is innocent despite three judges finding him guilty of forcing himself on a 23-year-old woman in a toilet at upmarket Barcelona nightclub Sutton in the early hours of December 30 2022.Dani Alves’ model ex Joana Sanz arrives at court to reveal what ‘drunk’ ex-Barcelona star told her moments after ‘rape’Journalist Mr Felleger, who represents Alves, also denied the fake claims his client had committed suicide.Speaking to a Brazilian radio station, Felleger said legal action was being considered against the person who sparked the viral rumour.“The information was posted on X without any basis whatsoever,” he said.”I spoke with Dani’s lawyer and this irresponsible person should be sued.”Alves’ model wife Joana Sanz has yet to comment.The 31-year-old Tenerife-born beauty treated her 950,000 Instagram followers overnight to a photo of her training in the gym.Last year, she admitted she was seeking a divorce from the former footballer, which has subsequently been put on hold. Father-of-two Alves, 40, was handed his prison sentence on February 22 after being driven to the Barcelona court where he was tried over three days at the start of last month.He had been held in Brians 2 Prison near the Catalan capital for more than a year on remand before his trial.Alves protested his innocence on February 7 after taking the stand on the last day of his three-day trial at Barcelona’s Audiencia Provincial court.He claimed he had consensual sex with his 23-year-old female accuser and had not made her do anything.The woman he was found guilty of raping insisted the footballer had forced himself on her after hitting her when she gave her evidence in court behind a screen.State prosecutors confirmed at his trial they wanted him jailed for nine years on conviction and a lawyer acting for his victim demanded a 12-year sentence.They are also set to appeal in the hope higher court judges will hand Alves a stiffer punishment.Alves’ lawyer has already confirmed she will appeal his rape conviction and sentence.Last month, Alves’ ex-wife Joana Sanz accidentally shared a bizarre letter the disgraced rapist wrote to her from prison.He pleaded for forgiveness and thanked the model for being a strong woman as she went through “such a difficult time”, Vogue reports.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt came after Alves’ statue in his hometown was wrapped in duct tape and bin bags following his rape conviction.The statue is located in the central region of Juazeiro in Brazil and displays a life-size Alves wearing the national team shirt and a football at his feet.Joana Sanz previously admitted she was seeking a divorce from the former footballer, before it was subsequently been put on holdCredit: instagram/@joanasanzA Dani Alves statue wrapped in duct tape and bin bags after furious locals demanded it to be removed following the Brazilian’s convictionCredit: X/@MCITY_8Alves’ lawyer has already confirmed she will appeal his rape conviction and sentenceCredit: EPA More

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      Police ramp up security outside Anfield in bid to stop another bus attack ahead of Liverpool’s title clash with Man City

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      MANCHESTER CITY have been told the area outside Anfield will be filmed on Sunday in a bid to stop another attack on their bus.The treble winners have seen their vehicle targeted on several occasions in recent seasons – notably when the coach was written off in April 2018.Police are stepping up efforts to stop any potential trouble outside Anfield on SundayCredit: Getty – ContributorMan City’s boss was hit by bottles and cans as it arrived at Anfield in 2018Credit: EPABT Sport showed evidence that the bus door had been shattered in the attackCredit: BT SportCCTV will be used to film the route of the Man City team coach on MerseysideCredit: Action Images via ReutersCity sought assurances from Merseyside Police over whether Pep Guardiola and his squad can expect a safe journey to the stadium this time.And the force has vowed to install CCTV along the route to ensure there is no repeat ahead of the title showdown this weekend between the Reds and Cityzens.They also say they will deploy specially trained officers on the streets in the hope it will provide some protection for the visitors.Chief Inspector Ian Wyke of Merseyside Police said: “We are working to ensure this game can be enjoyed safely by all, whilst at the same time minimising any disruption to local residents and on the roads. “READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“As with all Premier League fixtures at Anfield, we will have officers on duty at the ground and the surrounding area, both uniformed and plain clothed.“They will be supported by CCTV, the Dog Section, mounted police and other specialist resources. We will also have a city centre policing plan in place throughout the day.”City’s bus was first targeted as they left the stadium following a similarly important game at Anfield 10 years ago.However the attack was much worse ahead of the Champions League quarter final first leg at Anfield six years ago – with City needing a replacement vehicle to get home.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA bad tempered clash between the sides last season also saw damage to the visitors bus.And rivals Manchester United also came under-fire when their squad made their way to a Prem game at Liverpool in December.Liverpool fans throw bottles at the Manchester City team coach as it arrives at Anfield ahead of the Champions League tieMerseyside police has also vowed to crack down on tragedy chanting after it was reported when the two teams met 18 months ago.City boss Pep Guardiola was also targeted with coins thrown from the stands in the same game – and a crackdown on the throwing of missiles has been launched.Wyke added: “Our policing style will be firm, fair and friendly.“But officers will not tolerate any tragedy chanting, which became an offence under legislation last year, the throwing of missiles or the use of pyrotechnics inside or outside of the stadium.”Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola’s will collide on SundayCredit: Reuters More

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      Four Argentinian footballers probed over rape claims after woman ‘plied with drinks’ at luxury hotel

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      FOUR top-flight footballers in Argentina are being probed over claims they allegedly raped a woman after plying her with drinks.The men, who play for Argentinian side Vélez, are accused of attacking the 24-year-old at a Hilton hotel in the early hours of March 3.Four top-flight footballers are under investigation for allegedly raping a female sports journalist after plying her with drinksCredit: GettyThe Primera Division club have confirmed the accused all play for their team.The accuser says she was invited to a hotel room in Tucumán, Argentina, over Instagram by one of the men following a cup match.The pair were later joined by three other players, it is claimed.The alleged victim said she was sexually assaulted after being plied with drinks and having to lie down on a bed when she became “very dizzy.”Read More football storiesShe went to police on Wednesday to file a formal complaint.Detectives and the alleged victim’s lawyer Patricia Neme have confirmed the incident is being investigated as a rape.On Thursday, Buenos Aires-based Vélez, one of the most successful clubs in Argentine football, confirmed it was aware of the complaint and had removed all four men from the squad, pending investigation.They said they would provide detectives with “all the information and other relevant assistance it needs”.Most read in FootballVélez have won ten Primera División titles and five international cups, including the Copa Libertadores and the Intercontinental Cup.They currently sit seventh in the table. More

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      Inside bloody Roma ultras who target Brits including vicious knife-wielding Fedayn firm after two Brighton fans stabbed

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      ROME is a historic football city known for its talent on the pitch and incredible fans up in the stands – but on too many occasions this unwavering support has gone miles too far.The feared Fedayn ultras lead the violent pack and are known as some of the most dangerous fans in world football – constantly fighting, stabbing and robbing rival fans and especially Brits. Roma’s ultras the Fedayn are known to hit rival fans with beltsCredit: InstagramThe hooligans have been causing issues across Europe for decadesCredit: InstagramThey often wear masks to hide their identity and plan out attacksCredit: InstagramJust last night two Brighton fans were left bleeding out on the streets of Rome after thugs stabbed them multiple times and robbed them.Many are claiming it was the work of the notorious Fedayn firm who frequently target innocent fans of British clubs.Their name means “the devotees” in Italian and those in the gang are devoted to one thing – fiercely intimidating and hurting rival fans.First established in the 1970s by Roberto Rulli, the Fedayn group is chillingly modelled after an Iranian terror group.read more football fans They have a terrifying reputation for wielding knives on the streets on match days and seem to specifically target international fans travelling into Rome.Rome is certainly up there as one of the most dangerous cities a football fan can travel to – there can never be a guarantee that you’ll stay safeGeoff Pearsonfootball violence researcherBut according to Geoff Pearson, a football violence researcher, they target British fans more than anyone else.Pearson told The Sun: “Fans of English sides are frequently targets of attacks by ultra groups abroad.”Roma ultras, especially Fedayns, are quite active with atmosphere generation but some elements can also lead to them becoming involved in serious violent activity.” Most read in FootballPearson has spent the last three decades discovering the horrors of football hooliganism including one time when he was ambushed by a rival gang on an away day to Roma. He continued: “Rome is certainly up there as one of the most dangerous cities a football fan can travel to.”There can never be a guarantee that you’ll stay safe even with police escorts and their help.”I’ve even seen bus convoys in Rome be attacked by ultras when on route to the Stadio Olimpico.”Even more worrying is that ultras in Rome and especially Fedayn fiends have a tactical assault plan for when they come face to face with rivals.Often attacks see a guerrilla style assault carried out by the Fedayn’s as they seemingly orchestrate the chaos. Inside bloody world of the Italian ultras dubbed the ‘mafia’s foot soldiers’ as hooligans target England match It has been said that the core leaders of the group have weekly meetings to discuss harmful songs to be sung at games and to plan out fresh attacks.They typically wear a thick belt and when needed take it off and use it as a weapon to smack and whip fans into submission.From there they then reportedly stab them in the legs and put them on the ground to make them suffer without risking a murder charge.There is also a horrifying trend where victims report being left with stab wounds around their backside.The medieval torture routine is seen as the favourite attack method of football firms in Rome.The ultras are easy to spot outside grounds as they even have a dress code – a black hooded jacket, blue jeans, white trainers and a painful, stiff black belt.Some have even been known to carry hammers as they pile into stadiums across Europe.Rome is dubbed the “Eternal City” by many but that all changes when a football match is on as its been given the nickname of “Stab City” says The Gentleman Ultra.Several fans have suffered life altering injuries due to violence from Roma’s ultras across the last 45 years.The ultras marching through the streets pregameCredit: InstagramFedayn thugs are most well known in Britain for the vicious assault on Liverpool Fan Sean Cox that left him in a coma and wheelchair bound ever sinceCredit: PA:Press AssociationUltras attacking fans in the stands’HUNT DOWN AND HURT’Outside of Italy, the Fedayn are most well-known after they pledged to “hunt down and hurt” Liverpool supporters after they allegedly assaulted Sean Cox in 2018.The unprovoked attack before a Champions League match left Cox with a brain injury as well as wheelchair-bound. The hooligan responsible for the brutal attack, Simone Mastrelli, was jailed as the judge told him at his hearing: “You must have picked him (Sean Cox) out because of the Liverpool scarf.”Your head and face were covered by a hood and a balaclava and you were in front of Mr Cox with both arms raised towards him in a somewhat aggressive or confrontational way.”Thug Mastrelli led a group of around 50 to 60 “ultras” all wearing distinctive clothing with their faces covered.Many of them were carrying belts in their hands as weapons as others wielded knives.Former Roma president James Pallotta gave an emotional speech against the extreme ultra minority after the attack.He said: “We have a long history at Roma and what’s going on when you have a few stupid people is that they destroy our history and destroy our legacy and I’m tired of it.”It’s just a couple of f****** morons who take the rest of us down. It’s time for things to change.”UNITED FOR VIOLENCE In 2007, 13 Manchester United fans were taken to hospital after a Champions League game against Roma.During the game fans of each side were seen shouting and screaming at one another as flares and missiles were fired in the stands.The British Embassy said 11 Red Devils supporters were taken to hospital and two kept overnight for serious health checks.Several of those hospitalised complained to doctors that they were stabbed in the backside.Riot police with shields and thick batons reportedly fuelled the fighting as they battled against fans using force, say the BBC.Manchester United released a statement after the game saying: “The disturbing scenes witnessed in the Stadio Olimpico last night shocked everyone at Old Trafford.”MIDDLESBOROUGH WOESBack in 2006, three Middlesborough fans faced similar miserable days out as they went home with brutal knife wounds.Ten others were also injured when they were attacked by Roma ultras.A police spokesperson said at the time: “A group in excess of 30 Italian youths, described as Italian Ultras, came into the square. They were a clearly well-organised group.”They had an identified leader at their head – a gentleman who has been described to me as wearing a silver or shiny fireman’s-type helmet and a bandana across his face with only his eyes visible.”These people were carrying sticks, they had axes, we later discovered they had knives, they had firecrackers and paper firebombs.”One supporter injured in the barbaric assault was a 16-year-old boy as another 39-year-old needed surgery for his injuries, say the BBC.NO EXCEPTIONS Outside of the assaults on rival fans, Roma fans have also became incensed by match officials. Fuming Roma fans hounded British referee Anthony Taylor and his family at Budapest International Airport after they lost the 2023 Europa League final on penalties.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe local cops were forced to rush Taylor and his petrified wife and kids into a private room for their own safety.Things almost took a horror turn when a chair narrowly avoided hitting him and his terrified family.They often cause chaos in the stands as well as before gamesCredit: InstagramThug Simone Mastrelli was jailed for the attack on Liverpool fan Sean CoxCredit: PA:Press Association More