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      Manchester City fans smash up cop van and clash with riot police after side wins Champions League and completes treble

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      MANCHESTER City fans were caught smashing up a cop van and clashing with riot police after their win in the Champions League, completing a historic treble.Thousands of fans went berserk at the match in Turkey and rocked pubs, bars and fan zones across the UK as City sent Inter Milan packing with an extraordinary 1-0 win in Istanbul.
      Fans with bloodied eyes were taken away by policeCredit: LNP
      City songs also rang out from people standing on bus stops trying to get the crowd goingCredit: LNP
      A man is pinned to the floor by cops as City celebrations escalatedCredit: LNP
      Captain Ilkay Gundogan lifted the trophy at the 74,000-capacity Atatürk Olympic Stadium thanks to a 67th-minute goal by Spanish midfielder Rodri.
      Fans not lucky enough to get their hands on a ticket were overcome with emotion inside Istanbul’s Manchester City Fan Zone.
      They were pictured screaming in disbelief and hugging each other through tears as they watched their team’s first ever Champions League title come home.
      However, on the streets of Manchester, some fans took the celebrations too far.
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      During a disorder in Piccadilly Gardens, Greater Manchester Police were forced to intervene when rowdy hooligans smashed up one of their patrol vans.
      As a City fan climbed on top of the roof, they kicked in the windscreen and blue light bar.
      Letting off blue flares, a group of young lads then all chanted from on top of the van whilst it was caving in.
      One man was arrested on suspicion of damage to the vehicle, say cops.
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      City songs also rang out from people standing on bus stops trying to get the crowd going.
      Troublemakers with black eyes and bloodied noses were also taken away by police with some being pinned to the ground.
      Riot cops with batons were called in to help with the chaos as hundreds carried on the party well into the night.
      Chief Superintendent Rick Jackson said: “This was a momentous occasion in the history of Manchester and overall, the night passed without any significant trouble.
      “The night was the culmination of a busy one for Greater Manchester Police – from gigs and festivals to protests, we have managed a large number of operations over the last 24 hours.
      “However, our officers have shown hard-work and professionalism; the last couple of days have passed relatively smoothly and it is down to their commitment.
      “While several arrests were made in Piccadilly Gardens, the minority should not detract from what was a great night for this city.”
      Carnage also exploded inside the Depot Mayfield, in Manchester, where thousands of beer-drench fans hurled pints and cried their eyes out.
      And it was bedlam at Manchester’s Love Factory as fans roared in celebration as their team secured the treble.
      A raft of celebs were also spotted celebrating – including Oasis icon Noel Gallagher and ex-boxer Ricky Hatton.
      Noel went wild at a supporters club in San Diego, California, as his boyhood team made history.
      Meanwhile shirtless Hatton was seen earlier on Saturday soaking up the rays with a table full of beer in Istanbul.
      But it was commiserations for thousands of Inter fans who looked devastated at the final whistle.
      Some fans of the Italian side were even seen weeping into one another as their side failed to overcome City’s onslaught.
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      Manchester City’s win marks the second Treble Pep Guardiola has won in his career.
      The first came at Barcelona in 2009 – at the end of his very first season in management.
      A group of lads let off flares from the roof of a cop vanCredit: LNP
      As City fans climbed on top of the roof, they kicked in the windscreen and blue light barCredit: LNP
      Another man is pinned to the groundCredit: LNP
      Supporters of Manchester City cheer for their team as they gather in the Fan Zone in Istanbul
      Noel Gallagher went wild at a City supporters club in San Diego, California, as his boyhood team made historyCredit: Ruaridh Connellan for The Sun
      It was bedlam at Manchester’s Love Factory as fans roared in celebration after their team secured a historic trebleCredit: Reuters More

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      Update on Carl Froch’s cop quiz over former pal’s car tyres being slashed

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      BOXING legend Carl Froch faces no further action over claims he slashed two tyres on a former pal’s £80,000 car.Ex-unified super-middle­weight world champion Froch was quizzed after the attack on a Range Rover Sport in Cotgrave, Notts.
      Carl Froch faces no further action after a former pal had two tyres slashed on his £80,000 Range Rover SportCredit: Splash News
      A helmeted biker on a £24,000 Ducati was seen to pull up and cut into the tyres with a knife before riding off.
      Police suspected Froch, 45, but witnesses at the scene, a golf club car park, refused to help.
      The Nottingham-born dad of two denied he was the culprit.
      Froch was said to have been handed a brand new red Ducati to test drive as part of his deal with the motor firm.
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      And he was spotted riding a similar bike.
      He was accused of owning leathers and a helmet similar to those used in the knife attack on the motor.
      Officers shelved the probe after he was spoken to further at a Notts police station.
      Froch retired in 2015 after winning 33 of his 35 fights.
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      He was floored just twice, recovering to beat Jermain Taylor and George Groves.
      Flat-earther Froch has claimed in the past that the moon landing in July 1969 was faked. More

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      Premier League legend Robbie Keane and his wife win fight to kick OAP out of their £3.8m mansion as she owes £300k rent

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      PREMIER League legend Robbie Keane and his wife have won a £300,000 fight to kick an OAP out of their £3.8m mansion.The former Spurs and Ireland striker, 42, and his TV star spouse Claudine have been locked in an emotional three-year court battle.
      Robbie Keane and his wife Claudine have been locked in a three-year court battleCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Sandi St Paul and Stewart Lawrence have been renting out their family homeCredit: Champion News Service Ltd
      The gated five-bedroom mansion is situated in HertfordshireCredit: Champion News
      Fashion boss Sandi St Paul, 74, and her musician friend Stewart Lawrence have been renting out their family home in Hertfordshire since December 2019.
      This week the Keanes told Central London County Court the pair owe them nearly £300,000 in back rent.
      Mrs Keane, 42, a former Miss Ireland contestant, claimed she had been reduced to tears and was left ‘begging’ for access to her home during the row.
      The ex-footballer and his wife let their house after Mr Keane secured coaching jobs in Middlesbrough and Ireland.
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      They became more and more at odds with Ms St Paul and Mr Lawrence, who was a drummer for sixties icon Donovan, after rent payments stopped in April 2020.
      Ms St Paul, who as well as being a property developer has run a string of fashion boutiques, told Judge Heather Baucher that she and Mr Lawrence had withheld rent on the £8,000-a-month house.
      She alleged they had been left with ‘no heating or hot water for two winters’ by their famous landlords, adding that she felt the stress of the situation had led to her having a stroke.
      But the judge has now ordered her out of the house – on pain of being evicted by High Court sheriffs.
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      Ms St Paul and Mr Lawrence were also handed a bill for £292,192 rent arrears, plus £70,000 towards Mr and Mrs Keane’s legal fees.
      The gated five-bedroom mansion boasts extensive gardens and a cinema room.
      Mr Lawrence moved out of the property around a year ago, leaving Ms St Paul, who was his guarantor for the rent, in occupation of the house, although she was not named on the tenancy.
      Ms St Paul, who attended court in a wheelchair and without a lawyer, accused Mrs Keane of ignoring ‘heartfelt emails’ which she and Mr Lawrence sent pleading for an out-of-court ‘resolution’.
      Mrs Keane explained tensions had been ramped up to fever pitch when there was a serious leak at the property and workmen were refused access to fix it.
      “When there was a leak I begged you to let workers in and you refused. I cried on that phonecall and begged you ‘please don’t destroy my property’,” she said.
      Of Mr Lawrence, she added: “We were told because he was a famous person we were not allowed to have his telephone number. We have never seen him. I’ve never been offered any money.”
      Ms St Paul, in reply, said that if she didn’t answer the door to tradesmen it was because of her health problems.
      “I was hospitalised twice and had to take bed rest,” she said. “If somebody were to knock on the door I wouldn’t hear them from my window.
      “Nobody was ever refused entry to that house. We’ve never been anything less than pleasant to anybody who came round even after my second stroke.”
      The court heard that Mr Lawrence had countersued the Keanes in a bid to offset the rent arrears against alleged failures to make repairs to the property, including a faulty entrance buzzer and to the underfloor heating system which Ms St Paul slammed as ‘absolute rubbish’.
      But the judge dismissed the counterclaim due to lack of evidence supporting it.
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      Striking out the bid to offset the back rent, Judge Baucher said both defendants had failed to engage with the owners of the house to ‘allow access to assess disrepair’.
      Speaking outside court after the hearing, Ms St Paul said: “Somebody said he was in football. I hate football.”
      Mr Lawrence moved out of the property around a year ago
      The ex-footballer and his wife let their house after Mr Keane secured coaching jobsCredit: Rex More

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      Mason Greenwood ‘to find out future in just weeks as Man Utd move closer to making decision on suspended star’

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      MASON Greenwood is reportedly set to “find out his future in weeks” with Manchester United moving closer to making a decision.The Premier League star has not played for the Red Devils since being suspended by the club in January 2022.
      Mason Greenwood will reportedly find out about his future in weeksCredit: EPA
      Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 after a woman alleged physical and sexual abuse on social media.
      But the 21-year-old striker’s alleged rape and assault charges were dropped in February this year.
      The CPS withdrew the case after his alleged victim and a dozen more witnesses refused to co-operate.
      Despite this, Greenwood has still not set foot on the pitch with the Red Devils launching their own investigation earlier this year.
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      The outcome of this investigation will determine United’s next steps in tackling the issue.
      And although this process hasn’t yet been finalised, it has reportedly moved forward and a conclusion is getting closer, reports MEN.
      According to the outlet, a final decision on what action to take against the player will be made by club owners the Glazer family, in consultation with chief executive Richard Arnold.
      It comes as The Sun exclusively revealed in April that Greenwood has told pals he will never play for United again.
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      The striker is said to have now been resigned to trying to reignite his career abroad.
      It also emerged that Juventus are ready to offer Greenwood a fresh start in Italy alongside former teammate Paul Pogba.
      Greenwood, who hit 36 goals in 130 games for United, still has two years left on his £75,000-a-week contract.
      Manchester United said in February: “The club will now conduct its own process before determining next steps.
      “We will not make any further comment until that process is complete.”
      The Old Trafford outfit already have a number of big decisions to make on the future of players such as Harry Maguire and David de Gea this summer. More

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      Former Champions League star Ishak Belfodil, 31, arrested for ‘trying to strangle his 15-year-old sister’ in France

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      A FORMER Champions League player has been arrested after allegedly trying to strangle his 15-year-old sister.Police sources said Ishak Belfodil, 31, left his sibling with strangulation marks after an argument.
      Former Champions League player Ishak Belfodil has been arrested last nightCredit: Getty
      He is being accused of allegedly trying to strangle his younger sister, 15Credit: AFP or licensors
      Her injuries did not require treatment but Belfodil was placed in police custody.
      According to information Le Parisien reported on Monday (June 5), the striker was arrested on Sunday night at his parents’ home, in the Paris region, where he was spending a few days.
      According to the French paper, cops were called 6.45pm by Belfodil’s sister, who accused the player of having wanted to strangle her.
      Upon arrival, police found strangulation marks and scratches on her arms.
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      The footballer was then questioned by police at Elancourt.
      However, it is understood the alleged victim has not filed a complaint yet, French Football Weekly and RMC Sport reported.
      The footballer will be interviewed by the investigators and the Versailles prosecutor’s office has 48 hours to decide what to do with this case.
      A forward with Qatari club Al-Gharafa, Belfodil has played 19 times for Algeria, scoring two goals since 2013, after representing France at youth level.
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      The Franco-Algerian athlete also played for Inter Milan in the 2013/14 season.
      Belfodil came through the Paris Saint-Germain youth training system but frequently changed teams during his career with 12 clubs in 13 years.
      When playing for German team Hoffenheim in 2018, the former forward stunned Man City when he opened the scoring after just 44 seconds.
      Belfodil also notably wore the colours of French club Lyon from 2009 to 2012.
      He later had spells with Parma in Italy, Standard Liege in Belgium, and other German team Hertha Berlin before joining Qatari club Al-Gharafa last year.
      Belfodil played for Italian giant Inter Milan in the 2013/14 seasonCredit: Getty
      The 31-year-old was arrested at his parents’ home after cops were called by his sisterCredit: Getty
      The 31-year-old (centre) played for German teams Hoffenheim and Hertha BerlinCredit: AP:Associated Press More

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      Italian footballers ‘gang rape American student after meeting her in a club on night out in Milan’

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      TWO ITALIAN footballers allegedly gang-raped a student they met in a nightclub. Mattia Lucarelli, son of ex-Livorno striker Cristiano, and Federico Apolloni, are both set to face a prelimary hearing amid the investigation.
      Mattia Lucarelli is being accused of allegedly raping a 22-year-old US studentCredit: @mattialucarelli16/CEN
      Federico Apolloni (pictured) and three friends have also allegedly participated in the crimeCredit: @federicooapolloni/CEN
      They are being accused of allegedly gang-raping a 22-year-old American woman.
      The alleged crime would have taken place on the night between March 26 and 27 last year at a private apartment in Milan.
      The city’s prosecutor’s office, through magistrate Alessia Menegazzo and deputy Letizia Mannella, requested the indictment on the charge of sexual assault for the footballers, both aged 23.
      Prosecutors also requested an indictment for the three friends who participated in the alleged rape.
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      According to La Presse, they also coordinated a months-long investigation to reconstruct what happened that evening by using videos found on the footballers’ mobile phones.
      Italian outlet Corriere Della Sera reported the alleged victim would have been deceived after having accepted a lift from the group of boys she met at Gattopardo nightclub, in Milan’s city centre. 
      The preliminary hearing has been set by investigating judge Roberto Crepaldi for June 13.
      Apolloni, a Livorno central midfield, and Lucarelli, who plays for Serie D side Follonica, were placed under house arrest on January 20. 
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      They were obliged to stay in Livorno and were not allowed to leave their homes from 8pm to 8am.
      The measure was later revoked by the Court of Review.
      Both players have strongly denied the allegations.
      Lucarelli is the son of ex-Serie A footballer CristianoCredit: @mattialucarelli16/CEN
      Lucarelli (pictured), Apolloni, and their friends have allegedly met the woman in a clubCredit: @mattialucarelli16/CEN
      Apolloni plays as a central midfield for LivornoCredit: @federicooapolloni/CEN More

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      Sunderland star Jack Diamond appears in court charged with rape and sexual assault

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      SUNDERLAND star Jack Diamond has today appeared in court charged with rape and sexual assault.The 23-year-old is accused of attacking a woman on two separate occasions at a home in Tyne and Wear.
      Jack Diamond, pictured in court previously, denied sexual assaultCredit: NCJMedia
      Diamond has been suspended from SunderlandCredit: Getty
      Diamond appeared at Newcastle Crown Court today where he denied one count of sexual assault.
      The winger did not enter a plea to the one count of rape he is also charged with.
      A provisional trial date was set for January 2, 2024, with Diamond released on bail.
      The alleged offences are said to have taken place between May 6 and May 9 last year.
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      Diamond was on loan at League One club Lincoln City, who have since terminated his contract, when he was charged.
      The forward has also been suspended from Sunderland while the criminal case continues.
      A spokesperson said: “Sunderland AFC has been notified that criminal charges have been brought against Jack Diamond by the Crown Prosecution Service.
      “The player has been suspended with immediate effect, pending the outcome of the judicial process, and his loan agreement at Lincoln City Football Club has also been terminated.
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      “As this matter is subject to a legal process, the club will not be making any further statement at this time.”
      Diamond made 45 appearances for Sunderland including when they won the Papa John’s Trophy at Wembley in 2021.
      He scored eight times in 36 matches for League One club Lincoln last season.
      His rep previously released a statement, saying: “Jack Diamond strenuously denies the allegations which have been made against him.
      “Jack is looking forward to clearing his name in court.”
      Diamond his contract terminated at Lincoln where he was on loanCredit: Getty More

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      Footie fan on the run for 20 years over brutal racist attack brought to justice

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      A FOOTBALL fan on the run for 20 years over a racist attack has finally been brought to justice.Gordon Colquhoun, 39, battered Dale Clark after Celtic beat Liverpool 3-1 in the 2003 Uefa Cup quarter-finals.
      Football fan Gordon Colquhoun has been brought to justice after 20 years on the run over a racist attackCredit: Supplied
      He left the victim with a split lip and black eye in the attack in Bracknell, Berks.
      Colquhoun asked Mr Clark “are you English” before laying into him with a friend.
      Prosecutor Sarita Basra said: “An ambulance was called but just after the assault they continued to shout abuse.”
      Colquhoun admitted his guilt to the police.
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      But he evaded justice by going into hiding in Scotland in 2004.
      Reading Crown Court heard his co-defendant had been convicted over the racially-aggravated assault soon after the attack.
      Although the race-hate assault case was abandoned, he has now been given 21 days behind bars for failing to surrender.
      Passing sentence at Reading crown court, Judge Sarah Campbell said: “You are now a grown man and have had nearly 20 years in effect to resolve the situation but you have chosen not to do so.
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      “You buried your head in the sand.” More