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      Dani Alves ‘faces £4million claim from former club UNAM Pumas over breach of contract’ after nightclub rape charge

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      DANI Alves could be forced to pay out £4million in damages to his former club UNAM Pumas over an alleged breach of contract.The Brazilian football ace has been charged with raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub toilet on December 30.
      Dani Alves could be forced to pay out £4million in damages to his former club UNAM Pumas over an alleged breach of contractCredit: Reuters
      Brazil’s oldest ever World Cup player Alves is in preventive custody in Spain accused of rapeCredit: AP
      At the time of his arrest, Alves was under contract with Mexican football club UNAM Pumas – who he signed with in July, 2022.
      Now, the 36-year-old is said to owe £4million to the club for breaching his contract.
      Brazilian publication UOL Sport has revealed the contents of an email allegedly demanding “financial compensation” from Alves.
      An extract from the email reads: “Due to the player’s very serious breaches, he is obliged to reimburse the club with the payment of the indemnity provided in the amount of $5m (£4.1m).”
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      Alves was locked up last month by a judge investigating claims of an assault at Barcelona’s swanky Sutton venue in the early hours of December 31.
      He initially denied any contact with his accuser, but is said to have changed his story and claimed they had consensual sex.
      He denies wrongdoing.
      The star’s new lawyer reportedly told a Spanish TV journalist his initial version of events was to “protect his wife” and cover up his “infidelity”.
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      Top attorney Cristobal Martell – who also represented Lionel Messi in his tax fraud case – filed an appeal against the decision to remand him in custody.
      Alves promised not to leave Spain and to stay 500 metres away from his accuser’s home and work, legal papers show.
      He also offered to report to police daily and wear a tracking device 24 hours a day if he is let out of jail.
      Previously the judge had deemed ex-Barcelona FC star Alves a flight risk.
      And today new details of the ruling were revealed by the newspaper El Periodico.
      Magistrate Anna Marín decided there was case to answer after questioning the accuser and suspect at Barcelona’s court number 15 on January 20, it reported.
      According to the paper, she said “there are much more than enough indications” to consider that there was a rape “and that the suspect was the perpetrator of it”.
      The magistrate also stressed the investigation is ongoing and nothing is proved, the paper reported.
      Mr Martell, Alves’ lawyer, slammed the magistrate in his 24-page submission.
      He claimed the investigation by the Mossos d’Esquadra police was “biased” and criticised Judge Marín for accepting it in an “uncritical and careless way”.
      The lawyer also claims CCTV from the club’s VIP room contradicts the alleged victim’s account.
      He said it shows the woman and her friends were in “festive” mood and not “intimidated” and she claimed.
      The footage allegedly shows Alves leading the woman to the toilets where they spent 16 minutes out of view – not 47 seconds as previously reported on Spanish TV.
      It it goes to trial, Alves could wait more than a year for the case to be heard.
      Previously it emerged the woman claimed Alves slapped her and raped her in the bathroom.
      She is also said to have described seeing the footballer’s intimate tattoo while he was partly undressed.
      The tearful woman is said to have immediately told her friends what happened, and bouncers then alerted police.
      Alves flew into Barcelona after agreeing to be questioned over the allegations last month.
      Mexican club the Pumas terminated his contract after he was held in custody.
      Alves’ model wife Joanna Sanz, 29, spoke of her heartbreak after his arrest, which came days after her mother died.
      She said: “I have lost the only two pillars in my life.”
      Since then she has deleted some images of her husband from her social media profiles.
      Alves is the most decorated player in football history with 43 career trophies including three Champions League titles, two Copa Americas and an Olympic gold medal.
      In December he became Brazil’s oldest ever player at a World Cup aged 39.
      Last month he reportedly made his debut for a prison football team.
      A source told La Vanguardia “the expectation was great” as many inmates idolise the former Barca right back.
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      And in an odd twist, he is said to be sharing a cell with a Brazilian named Coutinho – although it is not his national teammate.
      The Sun Online contacted UNAM Pumas for comment.
      CCTV is said to show him with his accuser in the VIP area at Sutton nightclubCredit: TripAdvisor More

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      Shocking moment football hooligans unleash chaos in massive street brawl before man ‘knocked out’

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      SHOCKING footage has shown the moment football hooligans unleash chaos in a massive street brawl today – before one man is “knocked out”.The violent scenes were captured on camera just after 1pm this afternoon near a pub in London Bridge in the country’s capital.
      Men who eyewitnesses said were Millwall fans began trying to get into a pubCredit: Sun Online
      A massive brawl escalated with one man wielding a huge poleCredit: Sun Online
      Others were seen scrapping and throwing punches at eachotherCredit: Sun Online
      Towards the end one man appeared to be “knocked out”Credit: Sun Online
      The pub in question is the Mudlark on Montague Close, according to eyewitnesses.
      In the shocking video, a group of yobs can be seen walking down the street when a man who appeared from a pub in a red-and-white scarf started shouting at them.
      Witnesses said that the group – who were singing football chants believed to be associated with Millwall – turned back from a tunnel and started heading back to the boozer.
      Shocked onlookers watched as the thugs started pushing and shoving aggressively – trying to get into the pub and at the man.
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      And things escalated further when they started throwing bottles and trying to kick down the door of the pub according to an eyewitness.
      More and more people can be seen flooding out of the pub as a full-on brawl explodes.
      Groups of men can be seen grappling and throwing punches in broad daylight.
      At one point a man who came out of the pub picked up a metal pole and began brandishing it at the alleged Millwall fans.
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      He can be seen picking up the pole and waving it threateningly as the thugs back up to the tunnel.
      Eventually a man who appears to be a bouncer or staff member at the pub manages to calm him down enough to relieve him of his makeshift weapon.
      At the end of the footage, a couple more young men are seen scrapping near the entrance to the tunnel when one trips over.
      He is then set upon by a few thugs who appear to launch kicks at punches at him that an eyewitness says left him “knocked out”.
      Cops said that one man was hospitalised as a result of the brawl while one man was arrested on “suspicion of violent disorder”.
      An eyewitness told The Sun of the “horrifying” scenes that took place in broad daylight.
      She said: “We were walking over London Bridge when we heard shouting and football chanting which sounded like Millwall chants.
      “We stuck our heads over the side of the bridge and the Millwall fans had seemed to go back into the tunnel.
      “A man came out of the pub wearing red and white scarf, I think he’s a Sunderland supporter, and started shouting at them – all of the Millwall fans turned back walking towards him.”
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      The eyewitness continued: “A bouncer or staff member told the Sunderland fan to get back in pub but the Millwall fans started throwing bottles and trying to kick down the door of the pub to get inside.
      “They were hanging outside the pub for a little bit but a fight broke out as it escalated as more and more people came out.
      “One guy had the pole used to separate the queues and came out of the pub and was swinging it. He tried to start chase guys back down tunnel with bollard backed up by other people from the pub.”
      She added: “One guy started chasing Millwall fans who fell over they started kicking him and kicking him in head and it looked like he was knocked out – it was chaos.
      “There were a lot of tourists walking along the bridge who were shocked and horrified to see the violence out in the open.”
      A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “Police were called at 14:34hrs on Saturday, 4 February, to reports of a group of people fighting outside a pub in Montague Close, SE1.
      “Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service. One man was taken to hospital with an injury to his face. His condition is not life-threatening. 
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      “Another man was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. He remains in custody at a south London police station. 
      “Enquiries are ongoing to establish what happened and any witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting CAD 3397/04Feb. To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. ” More

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      Newcastle United’s £45m signing Anthony Gordon could face jail after being caught driving just two days into a road ban

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      NEWCASTLE United’s £45million signing Anthony Gordon could face jail after driving just two days into a road ban.The star, 21, got a six-month disqualification on Monday for twice failing to disclose details of the driver of his car.
      Anthony Gordon was photographed behind the wheel of his £100k Mercedes G-Wagon on Wednesday – days after being banned from the roadCredit: BackGrid
      Wearing a black puffer jacket and with his unmistakable bleached blond hair, Gordon was seen clambering out of the driver’s sideCredit: BackGrid
      Gordon joined Newcastle from Prem strugglers Everton on SundayCredit: Getty
      But on Wednesday he was pictured driving his £100,000 black Mercedes G-Wagon with his girlfriend Annie Keating.
      Gordon, who joined from Prem strugglers Everton on Sunday, shamelessly parked in daylight outside the Hilton hotel in Gateshead’s busy town centre.
      Wearing a black puffer jacket and with his unmistakable bleached blond hair, Gordon was seen clambering out of the driver’s side before going inside.
      Flouting a road ban can mean up to six months’ jail.
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      A source said: “What a way to start his Newcastle spell.
      “He could face prison.”
      He was banned after offences linked to parking and speeding raps last year.
      Girlfriend Annie Keating drove the star to training on FridayCredit: NNP
      Yesterday, he was dropped off and picked up at training by his girlfriend.
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      Northumbria Police said: “As is standard practice, we wouldn’t confirm or deny the identity of anyone who may or may not be part of a police investigation and who has not been charged with a criminal offence.”
      Newcastle United have been contacted for comment. More

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      Mason Greenwood will continue to be excluded from FIFA 23 after charges against Man United star dropped

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      MASON Greenwood will stay off FIFA 23 after all his charges were dropped. The Manchester United striker, 21, had been off the games series since the allegations against him.
      Mason Greenwood will continue to be excluded from the FIFA seriesCredit: EA Sports
      Mason Greenwood had all charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control dropped on ThursdayCredit: AFP
      He was absent from the FIFA series since being removed from active squads and was suspended from appearing in Ultimate Team packs and Ultimate Draft in last year’s edition.
      It is reported that he will continue to be excluded, but the video game’s publisher EA Sports declined to comment on the situation.
      Greenwood had all charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control against him dropped yesterday.
      Greenwood said he was “relieved” yesterday after all criminal charges against him — including attempted rape — were dropped by prosecutors.
      The Man United star was informed that the Crown Prosecution Service had also withdrawn charges of actual bodily harm and coercive or controlling behaviour.
      The move came after 12 witnesses — including the woman at the centre of the allegations — refused to co-operate.
      Striker Greenwood, 21, said: “I am relieved that this matter is over and I would like to thank my family, loved ones and friends for their support.”
      But United bosses announced the club is now conducting its own probe into his behaviour surrounding the claims — which surfaced online in January 2022.
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      Greenwood — who the club suspended following his arrest — will be unable to train or play for the Red Devils for the duration of the season.
      A spokesman said: “The club will now conduct its own process before determining next steps.
      “We will not make any further comment until that process is complete.”
      Last night dozens of United fans urged the club to get rid of Greenwood — who is on a £75,000-a-week contract. 
      Others said they should stick by him as he had not been convicted of any crime.
      He was arrested in January 2022 after harrowing images were posted on social media, along with video and audio footage, suggesting he had been physically abusive towards a woman.
      He was charged last October and had been due to stand trial this November.
      The charges came despite the alleged victim telling cops in April 2022 she no longer wanted him prosecuted and would not give evidence  in court.

      Police continued the case as they regarded her as a “vulnerable victim”.
      Last Friday The Sun told the CPS that we understood it was struggling to build a case.
      It confirmed our information at 2pm yesterday, when the end of proceedings was announced.
      A CPS spokesman said: “A combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.
      “We have explained our decision to all parties.
      “We would always encourage any potential victims to come forward and report to police and we will prosecute wherever our legal test is met.”
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      Greenwood has made 129 United appearances, scoring 35 goals and has one England cap.
      He last played on January 22 last year against West Ham. More

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      Mason Greenwood misses Man Utd training after charges dropped – as angry fans say he should never play for club again

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      MASON Greenwood missed Manchester United training today after charges against him were dropped. It comes after the club told him to stay away and not to train with them until it completes its own internal probe.
      Mason Greenwood missed training todayCredit: PA
      Manchester United told him to stay away until it completes its own probeCredit: Reuters
      Angry fans have also said the striker, 21, should never play again.
      Yesterday Greenwood had all charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control dropped.
      Ian Stirling, a board member of the Red Devils’ fan-run  Supporters’ Trust, tweeted: “No way should he play for us again.”
      Cub boss Erik ten Hag broke his silence at a press conference today.
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      Greenwood said he was “relieved” yesterday after all criminal charges against him — including attempted rape — were dropped by prosecutors.
      The Man United star was informed that the Crown Prosecution Service had also withdrawn charges of actual bodily harm and coercive or controlling behaviour.
      The move came after 12 witnesses — including the woman at the centre of the allegations — refused to co-operate.
      Striker Greenwood, 21, said: “I am relieved that this matter is over and I would like to thank my family, loved ones and friends for their support.”
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      But United bosses announced the club is now conducting its own probe into his behaviour surrounding the claims — which surfaced online in January 2022.
      Greenwood — who the club suspended following his arrest — will be unable to train or play for the Red Devils for the duration.
      A spokesman said: “The club will now conduct its own process before determining next steps.
      “We will not make any further comment until that process is complete.”

      Last night dozens of United fans urged the club to get rid of Greenwood — on a £100,000-a-week contract. 
      Others said they should stick by him as he had not been convicted of any crime.
      He had been arrested in January 2022 after harrowing images were posted on social media, along with video and audio footage, suggesting he had been physically abusive towards a woman.
      He was charged last October and had been due to stand trial this November.
      The charges came despite the alleged victim telling cops in April 2022 she no longer wanted him prosecuted and would not give evidence  in court.
      Police continued the case as they regarded her as a “vulnerable victim”.
      Last Friday The Sun told the CPS that we understood it was struggling to build a case.
      It confirmed our information at 2pm yesterday, when the end of proceedings was announced.
      A CPS spokesman said: “A combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.
      “We have explained our decision to all parties.
      “We would always encourage any potential victims to come forward and report to police and we will prosecute wherever our legal test is met.”
      Greenwood has made 129 United appearances, scoring 35 goals and has one England cap.
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      He last played on January 22 last year against West Ham.
      Prior to his arrest, he was valued at around £50million and regarded as one of European football’s hottest young talents. More

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      Gary Neville’s apology in full after liking tweet about Mason Greenwood as Manchester Utd striker has charges dropped

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      GARY Neville has said he was “clumsy” for liking a tweet about Mason Greenwood after the striker’s charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control were dropped. The football pundit, 47, insisted it is being misinterpreted, adding: “I obviously condemn any violence against women.”
      Gary Neville said he was ‘clumsy’ for liking a tweet about GreenwoodCredit: PA
      Mason Greenwood had all charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control dropped on ThursdayCredit: AFP
      He caused a storm last night for liking a tweet by former CPS director of public prosecutions Nazir Afzal, which said Greenwood was “an innocent man, that’s all we need to know”.
      The tweet insisted “you are innocent till PROVEN guilty”, adding: “We don’t have trial by media. We don’t have evidence that any witnesses were lying.
      “We don’t do ‘victim or complainant blaming’.”
      But Neville had to back-track last night, writing: “I liked a tweet relating to the Mason Greenwood news this afternoon from Nazir Afzal. (the former director of public prosecutions).
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      “This like is being misinterpreted. It was a clumsy like as I obviously condemn any violence against women.”
      He also removed his likes from any tweet to do with Greenwood.
      It came after striker Mason Greenwood, 21, had all charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control dropped on Thursday.
      But angry Man Utd fans said the club should boot him out.
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      Greenwood said he was “relieved” yesterday after all criminal charges against him — including attempted rape — were dropped by prosecutors.
      The Man United star was informed that the Crown Prosecution Service had also withdrawn charges of actual bodily harm and coercive or controlling behaviour.
      The move came after 12 witnesses — including the woman at the centre of the allegations — refused to co-operate.
      Striker Greenwood, 21, said: “I am relieved that this matter is over and I would like to thank my family, loved ones and friends for their support.”
      But United bosses announced the club is now conducting its own probe into his behaviour surrounding the claims — which surfaced online in January 2022.

      Greenwood — who the club suspended following his arrest — will be unable to train or play for the Red Devils for the duration of the season.
      A spokesman said: “The club will now conduct its own process before determining next steps.
      “We will not make any further comment until that process is complete.”
      Last night dozens of United fans urged the club to get rid of Greenwood — who is on a £75,000-a-week contract. 
      Others said they should stick by him as he had not been convicted of any crime.
      He was arrested in January 2022 after harrowing images were posted on social media, along with video and audio footage, suggesting he had been physically abusive towards a woman.
      He was charged last October and had been due to stand trial this November.
      The charges came despite the alleged victim telling cops in April 2022 she no longer wanted him prosecuted and would not give evidence  in court.
      Police continued the case as they regarded her as a “vulnerable victim”.
      Last Friday The Sun told the CPS that we understood it was struggling to build a case.
      It confirmed our information at 2pm yesterday, when the end of proceedings was announced.
      A CPS spokesman said: “A combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.
      “We have explained our decision to all parties.
      “We would always encourage any potential victims to come forward and report to police and we will prosecute wherever our legal test is met.”
      Greenwood has made 129 United appearances, scoring 35 goals and has one England cap.
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      He last played on January 22 last year against West Ham.
      Prior to his arrest, he was valued at around £50million and regarded as one of European football’s hottest young talents. More

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      Angry Manchester United fans say Mason Greenwood shouldn’t play for club again after charges against him dropped

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      ANGRY Manchester United fans last night said the club should boot out Mason Greenwood — despite all criminal charges against him being dropped.Ian Stirling, a board member of the Red Devils’ fan-run  Supporters’ Trust, tweeted: “No way should he play for us again.”
      Manchester United fans last night said the club should boot out Mason GreenwoodCredit: AFP
      Greenwood said he was “relieved” yesterday after all criminal charges against him — including attempted rape — were dropped by prosecutors.
      The Man United star was informed that the Crown Prosecution Service had also withdrawn charges of actual bodily harm and coercive or controlling behaviour.
      The move came after 12 witnesses — including the woman at the centre of the allegations — refused to co-operate.
      Striker Greenwood, 21, said: “I am relieved that this matter is over and I would like to thank my family, loved ones and friends for their support.”
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      But United bosses announced the club is now conducting its own probe into his behaviour surrounding the claims — which surfaced online in January 2022.
      Greenwood — who the club suspended following his arrest — will be unable to train or play for the Red Devils for the duration.
      A spokesman said: “The club will now conduct its own process before determining next steps.
      “We will not make any further comment until that process is complete.”
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      Last night dozens of United fans urged the club to get rid of Greenwood — on a £100,000-a-week contract. 
      Others said they should stick by him as he had not been convicted of any crime.
      He had been arrested in January 2022 after harrowing images were posted on social media, along with video and audio footage, suggesting he had been physically abusive towards a woman.
      He was charged last October and had been due to stand trial this November.
      The charges came despite the alleged victim telling cops in April 2022 she no longer wanted him prosecuted and would not give evidence  in court.
      Police continued the case as they regarded her as a “vulnerable victim”.
      Last Friday The Sun told the CPS that we understood it was struggling to build a case.
      It confirmed our information at 2pm yesterday, when the end of proceedings was announced.
      A CPS spokesman said: “A combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.
      “We have explained our decision to all parties.
      “We would always encourage any potential victims to come forward and report to police and we will prosecute wherever our legal test is met.”
      Greenwood has made 129 United appearances, scoring 35 goals and has one England cap.
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      He last played on January 22 last year against West Ham.
      Prior to his arrest, he was valued at around £50million and regarded as one of European football’s hottes young talents. More

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      Former boxing champion, 30, to stand trial accused of violent robbery & string of offences

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      A FORMER boxing champion will stand trial after being accused of a violent daylight robbery.Ex-WBO and IBF light heavyweight champion Damien Duncan Hooper was in custody for his hearing today.
      The light heavyweight champion appeared via video link for his hearingCredit: Instagram/@damien_super_hooper
      He is accused of a daylight robbery in BrisbaneCredit: Instagram/@damien_super_hooper
      Police believe the 30-year-old Aussie fighter used “personal violence” in a July 2022 robbery in Brisbane.
      He will also face four counts of entering premises, two each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and wilful damage along with charges of assault occasioning bodily harm.
      He also is charged with driving without a licence, obstructing police, trespassing, and attempted entering a dwelling with intent and breach of bail at various dates.
      The former Olympian has been charged and will stand trial in Brisbane District Court at a date that will be announced soon.
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      Hooper did not apply for bail.
      In his five-year boxing career, he boasts a 14-1 win-loss record with nine knockout victories.
      In 2012, the boxer was reported to the International Olympic Committee for breaking Game rules, for wearing the Aboriginal flag into the ring where he fought America’s Marcus Browne.
      The former champion is charged with a string of offencesCredit: Instagram/@damien_super_hooper More