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      Mario Balotelli’s brother charged with assault after allegedly breaking a man’s eye socket in a nightclub brawl

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      MARIO BALOTELLI’S brother has been charged with assault – after allegedly breaking a man’s eye socket in a nightclub brawl.Ex-Manchester City and Liverpool striker Balotelli, who now plays for Swiss side Sion, has made headlines galore for a series of on and off-field antics.
      Mario Balotelli’s brother Enock has been arrestedCredit: INSTAGRAM / @enock17
      But the Italy international’s kid brother Enock Barwuah has now landed in hot water after an incident in their home town Brescia.
      Barwuah plays for lower-league Italian club CPR Ospitaletto after leaving Turkish side Adana Demirspor.
      The 29-year-old striker has been charged alongside rapper Prince The Goat and a third person.
      He allegedly beat up a local man, 26, at a Brescia nightspot.
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      Medical reports stated the victim suffered a fractured eye socket that left bone fragments in his sinuses.
      Italian Carabinieri police have opened an enquiry into the events of December 22.
      The alleged victim told Giornale di Brescia: “I was shoved to the ground. Enock punched me in the face and the temple.
      “He only stopped when the bouncers intervened.
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      “I decided to leave the nightclub, but Enock caught up with me in the car park.
      “He kicked me to the ground, then caught me on the eyebrow with another kick.”
      Barwuah has appeared in Italian TV’s Big Brother VIP show.
      He recently opened his own nightclub, Secret Lounge, in Brescia.
      The footballer was previously found guilty of attacking three police officers in the Italian city.
      Mario Balotelli previously played for Man City and LiverpoolCredit: EPA More

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      ‘I’m not a monster’ – Gervonta Davis breaks silence after ‘bulls***’ domestic violence allegations in now-deleted post

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      GERVONTA DAVIS has broken his silence after being released from prison over alleged domestic violence and insisted: “I’m not a monster”.Inmate records show that on Tuesday evening Parkland police in Florida arrested Davis with charges of battery causing bodily harm.
      Gervonta Davis has broken his silence after being released from prisonCredit: AP
      They classified the incident as alleged domestic violence and published his mugshot.
      Davis was later released on Wednesday following a court hearing where bail was set at $1,000, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
      The alleged victim was struck with a “closed hand-type slap” leaving her with an abrasion on her lip, according to a Broward County Sheriff’s Office incident report.
      Davis spoke out after being released in a lengthy but now-deleted social media post and appeared to show him watching animated movie Frozen with his daughter.
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      He wrote: “Do not let these people misguide you all on this bulls***…this was just yesterday moments before me and my child mother had argument!
      “Watching Frozen with my oldest daughter…I never put my hands on my child mother nor my f***ing daughter are you f***ing crazy!!
      “I’m not a monster I been quiet for too long. I don’t have media team, PR, good lawyer…spokesman nothing off that…that’s the only reason I’m doing this now!
      “Just to clear my name! I been doing this s*** on my own since I started this s***!
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      “These people done put out so much stuff aired this everywhere and have a f***ing helicopter flying over my house now as I write this because they look at this s*** as money to them and trying to get as much money as possible…”
      In an audio of the 911 call, obtained by TMZ, Davis’ alleged victim says: “Please help me; I need help, please. 
      “I’m trying to go home, I have a baby in the car and attacked me … He’s going to kill me.”
      But Davis said: “I am not a monster, I have two beautiful daughters that have to grow up someday and see this bulls***!! They post this bulls*** world wide before anything!
      “They even post a snippet of the police call which my child mother was crying on the phone because I wouldn’t give her my truck!
      “Shaderoom, gossipinthecity itonsite and the rest of the internet blogs! Y’all all bad for the culture!!
      “Y’all don’t care if it true or false…he did or didn’t…y’all just want to put it out there because it’s beneficial to y’all businesses!”
      Davis, 28, is due to face Hector Luis Garcia, 31, on Saturday, January 7 in a defence of his WBA “Regular” lightweight belt.
      But the pay-per-view title bout has been thrown into major doubt following the news of Davis’ arrest.
      I am not a monster, I have two beautiful daughters that have to grow up someday and see this bulls***Gervonta Davis
      This is the latest brush with the law in the career of unbeaten Davis, nicknamed “Tank”.
      He was in February 2020 previously arrested and charged in Miami with two misdemeanour counts of simple battery domestic violence on the mother of his daughter at a charity basketball game.
      A video of the alleged incident went viral on social media at the time.
      The related court case dragged on for nearly three years before the prosecution abandoned the charges earlier this month on December 13.
      Davis is also due to stand trial on February 16, which was pushed back from December, facing 14 charges from an alleged hit-and-run in 2020.
      Showtime, the TV network broadcasting the fight against Garcia, confirmed they were aware of his most recent arrest and were looking into the incident.

      So it remains to be seen whether the fight against Dominican Garcia will still go ahead.
      Davis is in line for a super-fight against Ryan Garcia, 24, next year, with his return bout a proposed tune-up to prepare.
      Gervonta Davis training in the gymCredit: Jose Pineiro/SHOWTIME More

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      Liverpool apologise to Man City fan, 15, left ‘scarred for life’ by coin-filled pint cup thrown from their supporters

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      LIVERPOOL chief executive Billy Hogan has apologised to the family of a teenage Manchester City fan “scarred for life” at last week’s Carabao Cup clash.The 15-year-old girl needed a head wound glued by paramedics after being struck by a beer cup “weighted by coins” hurled from the away section at the Etihad.
      A young girl was struck by a cup in the Man City vs Liverpool Carabao Cup tieCredit: Getty
      Hogan called the girl’s family to offer an “unreserved apology,” insisting the Reds were committed to tracking down the yob.
      The girl’s 47-year-old father revealed: “We have had a call from Liverpool directly (Billy Hogan) who apologised unreservedly on behalf of the club.
      “I would like to stress they are as committed as we are to rooting this individual out of football and for them to face the consequences of their actions.
      “She is a 15-year old who was enjoying watching her team with the rest of her family and is now scarred for life.
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      “I would like to thank the dozens of Liverpool fans who have contacted us so far with kind messages of support in finding the perpetrator.
      “I am a dad seeking justice for his injured daughter.
      “We are meeting officials at Manchester City this week and are asking for any information that could help us identify the thrower.”
      City’s 3-2 fourth round victory was marred by disturbances.
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      Greater Manchester Police said a “number of objects, including coins and a smoke bomb,” were thrown during the tie, while there were also claims disabled Liverpool fans were subjected to racist abuse.
      Both clubs had appealed to fans to behave ahead of the game, promising to ban any found guilty of bad behaviour.
      But in a joint statement after more trouble, the two clubs said: “It is hugely disappointing there were a number of incidents that are wholly unacceptable.
      “These incidents will be fully investigated, reported to the police and the individuals who are found to be responsible will be subject to the sanction process of their respective club.
      “Manchester City and Liverpool are fully committed to eradicate these issues from our fixtures. They have no place in football. More

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      Gervonta Davis arrested and jailed over alleged domestic violence just days before title bout against Hector Luis Garcia

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      BOXER Gervonta Davis has been arrested and jailed over alleged domestic violence just days before his next fight.The American is due to face Hector Luis Garcia on Saturday, January 7 in a defence of his WBA “Regular” lightweight belt.
      Gervonta Davis’ recent mugshotCredit: Twitter
      But the pay-per-view title bout has been thrown into major doubt following the news of Davis’ arrest. 
      Broward County (Florida) inmate records show that on Tuesday evening Parkland police arrested him with charges of battery causing bodily harm.
      They classified the incident as alleged domestic violence and published his mugshot.
      It has not yet been made public exactly when or where the alleged incident took place.
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      This is the latest brush with the law in the career of unbeaten Davis, 28, nicknamed “Tank”.
      He was in February 2020 previously arrested and charged in Miami with two misdemeanour counts of simple battery domestic violence on the mother of his daughter at a charity basketball game.
      A video of the alleged incident went viral on social media at the time.
      The related court case dragged on for nearly three years before the prosecution abandoned the charges earlier this month on December 13.
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      Davis is also due to stand trial on February 16, which was pushed back from December, facing 14 charges from an alleged hit-and-run in 2020.
      Showtime, the TV network broadcasting the fight against Garcia as well as promoters Premier Boxing Champions and TGB Promotions are yet to comment on Davis’ recent arrest. 
      And it remains to be seen whether the fight against Dominican Garcia, 31, will still go ahead. 
      Davis is in line for a super-fight against Ryan Garcia, 23, next year, with his return bout a proposed tune-up to prepare.
      Gervonta Davis in trainingCredit: Jose Pineiro/SHOWTIME More

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      Girl, 15, suffers head injuries after being hit by full plastic pint pot ‘full of coins’ at Man City and Liverpool game

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      AN investigation is underway after a plastic cup “full of coins” hurled by football thugs left a 15-year-old-girl with head injuries.Greater Manchester Police are looking into the incident at Manchester City’s Carabao Cup clash with Liverpool on Thursday.
      The projectile was hurled from the Liverpool section at the Etihad stadium down onto fans below – injuring another person
      The father of the City fan said his daughter had to have her head glued after being struck by the pint pot “weighted with coins”.
      The projectile was hurled from the Liverpool section at Man City’s Etihad stadium down onto fans in the South Stand – injuring another person.
      Paramedics assisted both of those hurt in the horror.
      Taking to Twitter, David Cornwell said his daughter has been left with “a scar for life” in the wake of the “horrible” incident.
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      He added that she was now ok but had been left “really shook up” from the “awful experience”.
      Liverpool and City have both vowed to issue bans to supporters where necessary.
      The incident was just one of a number that exploded at the game which saw Man City beat Liverpool 3-2 in their round of 16 cup match.
      GMP’s match commander, Superintendent Gareth Parkin, said: “We are aware of a number of objects, including coins and a smoke bomb, that were thrown during the match.
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      “We will be investigating the incidents and reviewing CCTV from the night.
      “Clearly throwing objects in a confined area can be dangerous, and have serious and sometimes devastating consequences.
      “GMP sends it’s thoughts and wishes to the girl who was injured and wish her a speedy recovery.” More

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      Ex-Premier League footie star Richard Rufus faces jail for scamming family & friends out of £8m to fund luxury lifestyle

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      AN ex-Premier League footballer faces jail for scamming family and friends out of £8million to fund a luxury lifestyle.Richard Rufus, 47, who played for Charlton and England under-21s, duped pals into investing in a dodgy pyramid scheme.
      Richard Rufus posed as a foreign exchange trader and lied that football friends had invested with himCredit: Central News
      He formerly played for Charlton and England under-21sCredit: Nicky Hayes
      Posing as a foreign exchange trader, he lied that football friends, including Rio Ferdinand, had invested with him.
      He spent the money on a Bentley and five-bedroom house on an exclusive private estate in South London, Southwark crown court heard.
      His victims included his church, which lost £3.5million, and ex-Chelsea defender Paul Elliott.
      Rufus apologised for losing the money but denied wrongdoing.
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      He was found guilty of fraud, illegal trading and possessing criminal property.
      He was bailed ahead of sentencing next month but ordered to wear a tag. More

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      Female Man City fan & mum-of-six, 40, who groped rival male supporter during Premier League game AVOIDS jail

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      A FEMALE Manchester City fan has avoided jail time after groping a rival male fan during a Premier League game.Jemma Whiteside, 40, grabbed the Everton supporter’s privates just before kick-off.
      Jemma Whiteside was found guilty of groping a rival male fanCredit: Cavendish
      The mum-of-six avoided jail time and was handed a community orderCredit: Cavendish
      The mum-of-six got drunk and also twerked on his shoulder before allegedly saying: “I am going to f*** him later, and I don’t even know his name.”
      Despite the victim urging the court to treat women sex attackers the same as men, Whiteside was only handed a nine-month community order.
      Left feeling “shocked and upset”, the man said in a statement: “It should not matter whether the assault was by a man or a woman, it should be treated the same.”
      He reported the incident to police after the match in February this year.
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      When Whiteside, of Worsley, Greater Manchester, was asked about the incident she said: “No offence to Liverpool but a Scouse man is not something that I would want or need.”
      At Sefton Magistrates’ Court she was told she could be facing up to ten years in jail after a trial found her guilty of sexual assault.
      However, Whiteside was only given the order and told she must also carry out 15 days of rehabilitation activity.
      She was fined £495 and ordered to pay the victim £400 after the judge said people ”in drink people can and often do things which are very out of character”.
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      The victim, who is in his 40s, said: “I was looking out towards the concourse when a female came up behind me, put her hand between my legs and grabbed hold of my testicles.
      “She then shouted, ‘I am going to f*** him later, and I don’t even know his name.’
      “She went one step up of a flight of stairs so she was slightly higher and put her bum on my shoulder and then walked off.
      “I was shocked. I looked at a colleague and he looked at me and I said: ‘Did that just happen?’
      ”I walked down and found the police and described what happened shortly after.
      “I described the female and I told him I knew where she was sitting. Her hand had gone between my legs and went up and cupped my testicles.
      ”She was directly behind me and she then took a step up when she rubbed her bum on my shoulder. I was shocked.”
      PC Mark McGinty, who arrested Whiteside in the stands, said: “The female was very drunk. You could tell by the way she was behaving in her seat.
      “She was moving her arms about erratically, leaning over the barrier and trying to grab at people below, shouting at them and shouting towards the pitch.
      “Her speech was very slurred, she was unsteady on her feet and her eyes were glazed.
      “I was under the impression that she was very drunk.”
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      In her police interview, Whiteside said she was ”mortified” at being arrested for sexual assault.
      Whiteside told the court: “If I was walking past I may have brushed past him.
      “It was a football match, it was a crowded place, it is easy to happen, to brush past someone.”
      District Judge James Clarke said: “The victim on this occasion said he felt contact – and it was quite an unusual and unexpected type of contact.
      ”He said in his original statement that he was touched on the buttocks, testicles and the penis. In his evidence he said only testicles but it is all part of the intimate area. His response was one of disbelief.
      “Clearly the words, ‘I will have him later and I don’t even know his name’, is a curious thing for the victim to misinterpret or invent if that is what is suggested he did.
      “In drink people can and often do things which are very out of character.
      “I am sure the lady had been drinking during the course of the afternoon.
      “She was a lady in high spirits who was hurried by her friends and taking last sips of alcohol in the process.
      “The complainant gave a credible account in my assessment. It was not something that could be misunderstood or mistaken.
      “I am not convinced it is something he made up. The defendant was a joker, and this is a prank that has gone very badly wrong whilst committed in drink and perhaps showing off to friends on the occasion.”
      Senior Crown Prosecutor Mike O’Kane said the assault was “unprovoked and entirely unexpected”.
      He said: “The incident caused both upset and embarrassment to the victim.
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      “He further noted in his victim personal statement which was read at the sentencing hearing that ‘it should not matter whether the assault was by a man or a woman, it should be treated the same’.
      “The Crown Prosecution Service would echo that. Men do fall victim to sexual assaults and are entitled to protection under the law.”
      The court heard how Jemma was drunk at the timeCredit: Cavendish
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      Katie Taylor’s former opponent Viviane Obenauf sentenced to 16 years in prison for murdering husband with baseball bat

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      FORMER boxer Viviane Obenauf has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after being found guilty of murder.The Brazilian, 36, became known to British fight fans after losing on points to Irish star Katie Taylor, 36, in a high-profile clash in Manchester in 2016.
      Viviane Obenauf fought Katie Taylor at the Manchester Arena six years agoCredit: Sportsfile – Subscription
      In December 2020, she was arrested in connection with the death of her 61-year-old husband.
      He was found dead in their Swiss home in October 2020 after suffering serious injuries caused by a blunt object.
      He has only ever been identified as ‘Thomas’ during the proceedings due to Swiss protection law.
      Obenauf stood trial more than two years ago and has just been sentenced.
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      Police said she struck her victim 19 times in the head with a baseball bat at their home in Interlaken.
      Obenauf pleaded not guilty but prosecutors proved their case with evidence which included blood samples taken from her clothes and his clothes.
      They had only been married for about ten months before she killed him.
      Former Matchroom Boxing pro Obenauf competed in the super featherweight and lightweight divisions and retired from the sport in 2019.
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      She challenged for three world titles and hung up her gloves with a record of 14 wins and six defeats from 20 bouts.
      After boxing, Obenauf worked in the food and beverage industry before opening her own gym in Switzerland. More