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      France fans tear gassed by riot cops as clashes erupt across the country after heartbreaking World Cup final defeat

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      RIOT cops tear gassed fans in France tonight as clashes erupted across the country after Argentina’s sensational World Cup win. Thousands of football fans poured into the streets in Paris, Nice and Lyon after France lost to Argentina 4-2 on penalties in Qatar.
      French police officers confront a fan on the Champs-Elysees in central ParisCredit: AFP
      Fans clash with riot cops on the Champs-Elysees after France’s defeat in the finalCredit: AFP
      Violence erupted in Paris after Argentina won the World Cup final in QatarCredit: AFP
      Thousands of French football fans took to the streets after the matchCredit: AFP
      French football fans celebrate in ParisCredit: Getty
      Riot police officers advance on the Champs-Elysees after the World Cup finalCredit: AP
      France lost to Argentina on penalties after drawing 3-3 after extra timeCredit: Getty
      Riot cops clashed with fans on the famous Champs-Elysees in the French capital as flares were lit up and fireworks hit the skies after the tense game.
      In Lyon, riot cops reportedly fired tear gas on football fans as violence broke out in the city.
      Shocking footage showed chaotic scenes as supporters draped in flags hurled rocks, bottles and fireworks at cops before officers fired tear gas on the crowds.
      Cops could be heard yelling “turn around” at rioters as water cannons reportedly moved in to break up the crowds.
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      Another clip showed a group of fans pummelling cars with rocks and rubbish before riot cops chased them down the street.
      Dozens have been arrested in the city, according to reports.
      In Nice, dramatic video showed emergency vehicles driving over burning rubbish bins in the middle of the street as clashes erupted in the city.
      Riots have erupted across Europe after several World Cup games in recent weeks.
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      On Wednesday, a 14-year-old boy was killed when violent clashes erupted across France following their World Cup victory over Morocco.
      Cops were pummelled by fireworks in Paris as thousands poured into the streets to celebrate after France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach the final.
      Shocking footage showed chaotic scenes as fans bombarded riot cops with a stream of fireworks before the officers were forced to flee the line of fire.
      Another clip in the French capital showed police pushing back fans as they set off flares at the Champs Elysees.
      Rowdy fans chanted as hundreds of cars paraded past the crowds sounding their horns and waving flags from the windows.
      French cops said 115 arrests had been made in Paris by the early hours of Thursday morning, Le Parisien reports.
      In the French city of Montpellier, shocking footage also showed fans chucking chairs, fireworks and rocks at riot cops – and climbing the landmark fountain.
      People could be seen darting for cover as fireworks were flung across a square.
      Riot cops were also blasted by fireworks in the French city of Lyon, while clashes broke out between fans in Nice, and chaos also erupted on the streets of Bordeaux.
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      In Brussels, police deployed tear gas and water cannons after scuffles broke out and fans set fires in the street and threw fireworks.
      Dozens were reportedly arrested in the Belgian capital after the unrest. More

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      Prem star Andros Townsend ‘smashed his car through roadworks while screaming & swearing’ sparking police probe

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      PREM star Andros Townsend is being investigated by police after allegedly smashing through roadworks screaming: “I need to get to my f***g house.” The Everton player hit a manned tarmac spreader after being told he could not drive to his property because the street was being resurfaced, it was claimed.
      Andros Townsend is being investigated by police after allegedly smashing through roadworks screaming and swearingCredit: PA:Press Association
      Townsend is reported to have screamed: ‘I need to get to my f***g house’Credit: Getty
      Townsend is accused of refusing to wait, or park his white £80,000 Range Rover and walk less than five minutes to his homeCredit: Alamy
      He is accused of refusing to wait, or park his white £80,000 Range Rover and walk less than five minutes to his home in Liverpool.
      Shaken staff at paving firm Sefton called police after the footballer’s vehicle broke a barrier and hit an eight-wheel asphalt machine on December 5.
      Police swiftly arrived and spoke to the 31-year-old footballer, who has 13 England caps, at his home.
      Sources said the former Spurs and Crystal Palace winger could be charged with dangerous driving as officers search for footage and investigations continue.
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      It came days after his return to the UK, having been part of ITV’s punditry team at the start of the World Cup in Qatar.
      A source told The Sun: “No one could believe their eyes. Andros, who was calmly commentating on our screens days earlier, was in a rage. The red mist descended.
      “Contractors were tarmacking the road less than five minutes from his property. It was unfortunate timing when he pulled up at a road barrier. The tarmac was piping hot and being laid in front of him.
      “It was impossible to drive a vehicle over the road. The workmen explained he could wait or park up and complete the short journey to his house on foot.
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      “But Andros wasn’t having that. He screamed, ‘I need to get to my f*****g house’. And with that he knocked over the barrier, stopping traffic, and drove down the side of the pavement in a bid to dodge the roadworks.
      “But he was travelling at speed and his car hit a tarmac spreader. It was being driven by a worker, who was left in total shock.”
      Police said there were no reports of any injuries, adding: “The driver of the car has been identified and has been spoken to and inquiries are ongoing.”
      Townsend was contacted for comment. More

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      Moment riot cops struck by fireworks as violent clashes rock streets of France after nation beat Morocco in World Cup

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      VIOLENT clashes erupted between football fans and riot cops in Europe last night after France’s victory over Morocco in the World Cup. Cops were pummelled by fireworks in Paris as thousands poured into the streets to celebrate after France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach the final.
      Riots cops were hit by fireworks in Paris as thousands of fans poured into the streetsCredit: Quartier General
      Football fans hurled fireworks at riot cops in Paris after France beat Morocco 2-0Credit: Quartier General
      Clashes also broke out between fans and riot cops in BrusselsCredit: Reuters
      Riot cops clash with fans in BrusselsCredit: AFP
      Riots cops in Paris as supporters celebrate victory after France defeated MoroccoCredit: Getty
      Chaos erupted in Brussels after the World Cup semi-finalCredit: AFP
      Fans set fires in a street in BrusselsCredit: AFP
      Shocking footage showed chaotic scenes as fans bombarded riot cops with a stream of fireworks before the officers were forced to flee the line of fire.
      Another clip in the French capital showed police pushing back fans as they set off flares at the Champs Elysees.
      Rowdy fans chanted as hundreds of cars paraded past the crowds sounding their horns and waving flags from the windows.
      French cops said 115 arrests had been made in Paris by the early hours of Thursday morning, Le Parisien reports.
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      In the French city of Montpellier, shocking footage also showed fans chucking chairs, fireworks and rocks at riot cops – and climbing the landmark fountain.
      People could be seen darting for cover as fireworks were flung across a square.
      A young boy also tragically died in Montpellier after a car ploughed into him amid the chaos in the city, the local government confirmed.
      Horror video footage captured the moment the car smashed into him at speed and drove off.
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      A spokesman for the Hérault government said: “A young boy was violently hit on Wednesday evening in Montpellier by a car following the semi-final match of the World Cup.
      “He was transferred to hospital in an absolute emergency. He died shortly after receiving medical care.”
      They said the vehicle was found nearby and cops have launched an urgent investigation.
      Riot cops were also blasted by fireworks in the French city of Lyon, while clashes broke out between fans in Nice, and chaos also erupted on the streets of Bordeaux.
      In Brussels, police deployed tear gas and water cannons after scuffles broke out and fans set fires in the street and threw fireworks.
      Dozens were reportedly arrested in the Belgian capital after the unrest.
      It comes after thousands of police descended on Paris in readiness for “civil war” to erupt.
      Following desperate calls from officials, 10,000 French police were mobilised across the country including 5,000 in Paris.
      Cops had set up checkpoints to search fans for flares and fireworks.
      Worried residents and shop owners in Paris also battened down ahead of the expected carnage.
      Following Morocco’s stunning victory over Portugal last week, more than 20,000 adrenaline-fuelled fans flooded the avenue and caused chaos.
      Sporadic clashes broke out between hooligans and police who fired tear gas and charged several times.
      Several shops were damaged, cars were set on fire and there were 100 arrests.
      The French colonial history of Morocco has caused divisions among some residents.
      Between 1912 and 1956 the African nation was under French rule and was called the French Protectorate in Morocco.
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      Despite being granted independence, France still wields influence in the country causing a bit of resentment among some of the population.
      There are about 1.5 million Moroccan community numbers that live in France.
      Riot cops face fans in the streets of Brussels after the matchCredit: AFP
      Football fans hold smoke flares as they celebrateCredit: AFP More

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      Ex-Premier League star Fitzroy Simpson’s home targeted after gunman fires shots at his Wiltshire house

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      AN ex-Premier League footballer’s home has been targeted by a gunman who fired at the property before fleeing the scene.Armed police were called to the detached home of Fitzroy Simpson in Swindon, Wilts, at 8.15pm yesterday.
      Broken glass can be seen in door panels at Fitzroy Simpson’s houseCredit: SWNS
      The ace played in the Premier League for Manchester City between 1992 and 1995Credit: Getty
      It followed reports of a firearm being discharged at the scene.
      A police helicopter and dog unit were deployed, but no suspect was located.
      The address, the garden and a large green space behind the property were all cordoned off as a crime scene whilst detectives worked at the scene.
      Today, a police search dog was drafted in to comb the area for a firearm but no weapon was located.
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      The ex-footballer played in the Premier League for Manchester City between 1992 and 1995, represented Jamaica internationally before retiring from football in 2008.
      A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: “Police were called to an address in Stratton shortly after 8.15pm yesterday evening (13/12) following reports of what was believed to be a firearm being discharged in the area.
      “Firearms officers attended and extensive area searches and house to house enquiries were conducted.
      “Enquiries remain ongoing. No firearms were located.
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      “Anyone with information is urged to call 101 and quote log number 279 of December 13.”
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      Sheffield United star Oli McBurnie ‘stamped on rival fan’s head’ after being told he was ‘s*** at football’, court hears

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      SHEFFIELD United ace Oli McBurnie has gone on trial accused of stamping on a rival fan during a frenzied pitch invasion. Nottingham Forrest fan George Brinkley, 27, claimed he was singled out and attacked after telling the star: “You’re s*** at football, I’m better than you.”
      Oli McBurnie pictured arriving at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court where he is charged with assault by beatingCredit: PA
      The Blades ace is accused of stamping on a fan following a pitch invasionCredit: PA
      Brinkley told Nottingham Magistrates’ Court he genuinely feared for his life as fans stormed the pitch following last season’s Championship play-off semi-final.
      Fans rushed from the stands following the full time whistle, with Blades skipper Billy Sharp also headbutted by a Forest season ticket-holder who was later jailed for 24 weeks.
      After being put in a headlock by McBurnie’s team-mate, Rhian Brewster, prosecutors claim Mr Brinkley was stamped by McBurnie as he suffered “a loss of temper and control”.
      McBurnie, 26, of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, who has scored nine goals in 18 games this season, denies a single charge of assault by beating.
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      McBurnie, who was wearing a protective boot over an injury, claims he lost his balance after going to the aid of a team-mate.
      He faces a maximum sentence of six months in prison if he’s convicted.
      After social media footage alleged to show the assault was played to the court on Wednesday, Mr Brinkley said he invaded the pitch because of the “adrenaline” of Forest reaching a Wembley final.
      Giving his account to a district judge via a video-link to a witness room, Mr Brinkley said he had been sitting near the dug-out, in the second row of the stand, for the match.
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      He told the court: “At half-time I spoke to a couple of (United) players.
      “I said ‘Oli McBurnie you are s*** at football, I am better than you and I’m not a pro’.”
      Mr Brinkley said former Swansea City and Barnsley player McBurnie had heard the comment, adding: “He responded to me, laughing, and said ‘You look like you are’.
      “I said: ‘Enjoy the Championship next season’. I had a smile on my face. Hopefully because I was joking, it came across in that way. It’s just a bit of banter, isn’t it?”
      Asked by prosecutor Simon Jones how McBurnie had reacted, Mr Brinkley said: “He had a grin on his face – quite patronising… looking down on me.”
      Describing what he claims happened moments after Forest’s 3-2 penalty shoot-out win, Mr Brinkley told the court: “I celebrated with the two people directly behind me.
      “I jumped over the advertising boards – I had that much adrenaline going through me.”
      Brinkley said that after joining other fans in hugging Forest defender Steve Cook, he was stunned to see that United forward Billy Sharp had a nose bleed.
      “My instant reaction was shock,” the supporter added. “I didn’t know how it had happened.”
      Invited to tell the district judge what happened next, Mr Brinkley said: “I got headlocked to the ground. I was laid on my back.
      “Oli McBurnie stamped on me once, stamped on me twice, then went to stamp on me for a third time, but then got pulled away.
      “My instant reaction was to kick him but I didn’t because I knew what the repercussions would be.”
      The alleged victim said he knew his assailant was McBurnie because he was the only person he had seen wearing a protective boot.
      He added: “I couldn’t get up because of the people around me – I felt that I was going to get my head kicked in.
      “I did genuinely fear for my life because I have had head injuries in the past and my head is very sensitive.”
      The court heard that Mr Brinkley did not realise it was Brewster who had put him a headlock until he saw social media footage of the incident.
      During cross-examination by McBurnie’s barrister, Lisa Judge, Mr Brinkley was asked if he was suggesting that the striker had selected him out of a crowd of hundreds and assaulted him “purely because you had said he was a s*** footballer”.
      Ms Judge asked: “He (McBurnie) said ‘Aha, that’s the man who said I was a s*** footballer, I am going to stamp on him?'”
      Mr Brinkley answered: “I believe so.”
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      Prosecutors dropped a common assault charge brought against Brewster in July.
      The trial continues. More

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      University of Texas men’s basketball coach Chris Beard arrested after ‘assaulting family member’

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      THE University of Texas men’s basketball coach, Chris Beard, has been arrested and charged with assault on a family or household member, according to jail records viewed by The U.S. Sun.Beard, 49, was arrested and charged with assault early Monday morning by the Austin Police department.
      University of Texas men’s basketball coach Chris Beard was arrested and charged with assault on Monday morningCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Per the police report, Beard was charged with “assault on a family/household member”Credit: Getty
      This photo provided by the Austin Police Department shows Chris Beard, who was arrested on a felony family violence charge.Credit: AP
      The Travis County Sheriff’s office lists that the Texas Longhorns coach was arrested on domestic violence charges and booked on a third-degree felony.
      As per the police report, Beard was charged with “assault on a family/household member” and “impeding breath circulation.”
      Investigative reporter for the Statesmen and KVUE, Tony Plohetski, first took to Twitter on Monday today to share the news.
      He first tweeted: “University of Texas head men’s basketball coach Chris Beard was arrested and charged with assault on a family member early Monday, Austin police confirm. We are attempting to learn more.”

      In a follow-up tweet, minutes later, he wrote: “UPDATE: Austin police spokesman Brandon Jones says it is alleged that Beard strangled a person at a home in Tarrytown.
      “Officers responded to a 911 ‘disturbance-urgent’ call at 2:07am Monday.”
      An Austin Police spokesperson told CBS Sports that Beard was arrested and booked at 4:18am local time after responding to a “disturbance hot shot.”
      And a Travis County Jail spokeswoman told Horns247 that a bond hearing will be set sometime on Monday.
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      His bail is expected to be set on the charge at the bond hearing.
      Beard, who is from Marietta, Georgia, is currently in his second season as the Longhorns’ head coach.
      And his team is scheduled to play at the Moody Center arena on Monday night.
      The University of Texas released the following statement after the arrest: “The University is aware of the situation regarding Chris Beard.
      “We are continuing to gather information and monitoring the legal process.”
      The longtime basketball coach has orchestrated several plays with a number of teams and led Texas Tech University’s Red Raiders to the top of the NCAA tournament.
      Beard previously worked as a head coach at McMurry University, Angelo State, Arkansas Little Rock, and Texas Tech.
      From 1991 to 1995, he served as the head coach of the University of Texas Longhorns.
      On April 1, 2021, Chris became the head coach of the Longhorns 26 years after the conclusion of his first stint with the team.
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      At a press conference, he stated: “I’m thrilled and excited to be coming back to Austin and back to the Longhorn family.
      “I can’t express how excited I am for this opportunity and the journey that lies ahead.” More

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      Premier League stars targeted for expensive watches by gangs to pay off debts

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      PREMIER League stars are increasingly being targeted in home raids due to the watches they own, The Sun on Sunday has found.Street gangs are using expensive timepieces to buy drugs and pay off debts — and focus on footballers to get them.
      Raheem Sterling became the latest player targeted by the gang while he was away at the World CupCredit: Getty
      One gang, the Tottenham Man Dem Crew, are linked to the raid on Raheem Sterling’s home.
      The England ace, 28, flew home from Qatar after his mansion was raided by a mob who took watches and jewellery worth £300,000.
      Dele Alli, Riyad Mahrez and Andy Carroll are also among players to have had watches stolen in recent years in raids.
      An underworld source said gangs can expect to make up to £20,000 cash from selling on a watch and view it as a “low risk crime”.
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      The source said: “They are worth an awful lot of money and are very easy to transport.”
      Sterling pulled out of the England squad ahead of the 3-0 last-16 win over Senegal following the burglary at his home in Surrey.
      The Chelsea forward has three children in total, two of whom are with fiancée Paige Milian.
      Manager Gareth Southgate gave his full support over the player returning to England to support his family.
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      However, the 28-year-old’s partner and kids were not at home during the robbery – despite initial reports to the contrary.
      Sterling eventually travelled back to Qatar and was part of the squad which crashed out to France in the World Cup quarter finals.
      Another Chelsea player Reece James, 22, was raided by a gang who targeted his home in Cobham, Surrey, in 2021.
      They stole his safe containing his Champions League, Super Cup and Euro 2020 medals. More

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      Anthony Joshua says he gets stopped at customs every time he enters US as he warns ‘you can’t run away from your past’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has warned kids his former life of crime keeps coming back to haunt him every time he tries to enter the USA.AJ, 33, got into his fair share of trouble as a youngster and once found himself on remand in Reading prison for “‘fighting and other crazy stuff.”
      Anthony Joshua got into his fair share of trouble as a youngster and was even charged with intent to supply class B drugsCredit: THE SUN
      AJ escaped jail time and was able to pursue his dream of becoming world championCredit: MATCHROOM
      But he admits his former life comes back to bother him when he tries to enter the USACredit: Reuters
      His world was almost turned upside down in 2011 when he was charged with possession with intent to supply a class B drug after police found a large amount cannabis in his car.
      Joshua avoided jail time by submitting a guilty plea, although his criminal record keeps coming to the fore when he tries to enter the United States.
      And AJ hopes his story can help keep the next generation on the straight and narrow.
      He said: “A message to the youth: When I was younger…. used to get in trouble.
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      “I’m telling you, it catches up with you. You can’t run away from your past.
      “Every time I step into the USA, they pull me into the US Customs and Border Protection.
      “Luckily, certain things with my criminal record aren’t too severe and they don’t stop me from actually entering.
      “But every time I enter the USA, they pull me over for questioning and it’s tedious and time-consuming.”
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      Joshua, 33, has been open about his former life in a bid to steer kids off the wrong path, including his willingness to spend 15 years behind bars when he was on remand.
      Anthony Joshua is the rebuilding phase of his career following back-to-back losses to Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTY
      The former two-time heavyweight champ is currently out of the world title pictureCredit: MATCHROON BOXING
      During an appearance on Apple’s Song for Life, he said: “I feel like I was looking at 15 years.
      “I thought I’d do that easy. I would have been out maybe two years ago [2018].
      “So I was like, ‘Cool. No problem. If it is guilty, it’s guilty.'”
      Joshua knuckled down and focused on boxing after escaping prison time for drug possession, which would’ve derailed what has turned out to be a glittering career.
      Recalling the aftermath of his almost life-altering brush with the law, he said: “I done my community service, I got banned from the Olympic team though, which was a tough time.
      “I learned how to get smarter, I changed my car, too flash, and that’s why I think now as a boxer I know how to keep low key.
      “I learned the art of bouncing back, most important.”
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      Anthony Joshua is set to return to the octagon early next yearCredit: Getty
      Joshua is set to return to the ring in early March following his defeat in his rematch with unified heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk in August.
      An opponent hasn’t been finalised, although dust-ups with Otto Wallin and Brit rival Dillian Whyte are on the cards. More