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      England stars ‘were told of break-in at Raheem Sterling’s house hours before World Cup kick-off’

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      ENGLAND footballers were told of the break-in at Raheem Sterling’s house hours before yesterday’s World Cup kick-off, it has been reported. The Chelsea forward’s teammates were informed together in a meeting ahead of their 3-0 victory over Senegal.
      Raheem Sterling raced home yesterday after a raid on his houseCredit: Getty
      His England teammates were told hours before yesterday’s kick offCredit: AP
      And several of his fellow stars are thinking about ramping up their own home and personal security. The team also offered their support to Sterling, 27.
      He rushed home from Qatar last night after hearing his mansion in Cobham, Surrey, had been raided.
      Police were at Sterling’s luxury estate in Cobham, Surrey, over the weekend and security patrolled it late into the night.
      Terrified fiancée Paige Milian, 27 — who was looking after their two kids — raised the alarm after the gang took watches worth £300,000.
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      It is the latest in a string of burglaries targeting footballers.
      Sterling has three children in total, two of whom are with Paige.
      He rushed home ahead of England’s 3-0 win over Senegal yesterday to comfort his family, who are understood to have been left shaken by the incident on Saturday.
      The gang may have thought property developer Paige and the couple’s sons, aged five and three, were still in Qatar.
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      Sterling told FA chiefs he had to go home. News that he’d left the squad broke shortly before the last-16 clash with Senegal.
      He may return to Qatar for Saturday’s quarter-final against France.
      Boss Gareth Southgate said after yesterday’s win: “The priority for him is to be with his family.
      “We’re going to support that and leave him to have as much time as he needs. 
      “He’s going home. I don’t want to put him under pressure. Sometimes football isn’t the most important thing, family should come first.”
      Captain Harry Kane added: “Our thoughts are with him and his family.
      “It’s a private matter but it’s never easy to see one of your teammates and friends deal with something like that. 
      “We’ll have to take it day by day. I’m sure Raheem will speak to the manager and take the best decision for him an his family. That’s the most important thing. We send him our best wishes and hope to see him as soon as possible.”
      And Jordan Henderson, who wore Sterling’s No10 shorts when the players met their families after full-time, said: “It’s a blow but I hope everything is OK with Raheem’s family at home.
      “I hope he goes back and can sort everything out.
      “I’m not sure if he can come back, I suppose he will have to assess when he’s there but all our thoughts and support are with him.”
      Before England’s first game Paige posted pictures of the two boys on a cruise ship in Doha, and she was tagged in social media images with cocktails.
      A family source said: “This was terrifying for her and obviously traumatic for all the family.
      “Raheem will have been beside himself with worry when he heard.
      “To be away when your partner and children are at home when an armed gang breaks in is beyond words.
      “It looks like about £300,000 of watches have been taken. The police were there several hours.”
      Sterling bought a £15,000 Rotweiler guard dog called Okan as well as a 24/7 security team after an attempted burglary on his house in Cheshire in 2018, when he played for Man City.
      The former boss of a national intelligence unit focused on serious organised crime has previously warned of a rise in raids on stars due to gangs scouring social media feeds.
      Supt Carl Williams, who used to be the lead of Operation Opal, said earlier this year: “In today’s world where many wealthy individuals are active on social media their significant public profile can help make them targets.
      “Their high-value possessions are often on display as well as information about their plans.”
      The FA said last night: “Raheem is not available for selection for the Three Lions tonight as he is dealing with a family matter.”
      Surrey Police have confirmed they are investigating a burglary where jewellery and watches were stolen following reports of a break-in at England winger Raheem Sterling’s home.
      The force said: “We are currently investigating a report of a burglary at an address in Oxshott, Leatherhead. On Saturday, December 3 the occupants returned to the address after arriving home from an international trip.
      “They contacted police just before 9pm to report a number of items of jewellery, including watches, had been stolen. Officers attended the address later that night and returned to speak to the occupants this morning.
      “At this time it remains unclear on which date the property was stolen and establishing this forms a key part of our investigation.
      “Enquiries into the full circumstances remain ongoing and officers will look at all available evidence including any CCTV opportunities. 
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      “We are aware of media reports stating there were armed suspects involved, however, at this time, we would reassure our communities that no witnesses have come forward to this effect and there are no reports of any threats of violence linked to this incident. Anyone with information should contact police directly if they have not already been spoken to.
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      Benjamin Mendy jury OUT as Manchester City star waits for verdict on seven counts of rape against six women

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      JURORS in the Benjamin Mendy rape trial have been sent out to decide the footballer’s fate.The Man City star, 28, has been accused of being a “predator” who “turned the pursuit of women for sex into a game”.
      Jurors in the Benjamin Mendy case have been sent outCredit: AFP
      Jurors at Chester Crown Court have now been sent out to deliberate and reach a verdict.
      The jury retired at 2.17pm after hearing evidence in the trial, which started in August.
      Mendy is accused of seven counts of rape, one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault against six young women.
      The star, who is currently missing out on the World Cup for Frane, allegedly locked women in “panic rooms” at his mansion in Cheshire while hosting parties.
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      Some of his alleged victims claim their phones were taken away from them on arrival, which the prosecution say left them unable to call for help.
      He previously told the court it was “honestly, so easy” for him to meet up with women and have sex “because of the status”.
      The French international said the attention became “10 times more” when he began playing for Man City and admitted he is “no Brad Pitt.
      He also told jurors he would often sleep with different women on the same night, admitting: “For me it was normal, I realised just now it sounds bad.”
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      Mendy is on trial with co-defendant Louis Saha Matturie, 41, who was an alleged “fixer” in charge of finding women for sex.
      He denies six counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault relating to seven young women.
      Both men say if any sex did take place with women or girls it was consensual.
      The trial continues.
      Mendy is accused of seven counts of rape, one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assaultCredit: AFP
      Jurors are also deliberating on co-defendant Louis Saha MatturieCredit: AFP More

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      Raheem Sterling’s terrified family inside home when armed thugs broke in & stole £300k of watches while he was in Qatar

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      ENGLAND’S Raheem Sterling raced back from the World Cup yesterday after an armed raid at his mansion.Terrified fiancée Paige Milian, 27 — at home with their two kids — raised the alarm when the gang took watches worth £300,000.
      Sterling, 27, raced back from the World Cup after an armed raid at his mansionCredit: Tim Stewart
      Terrified fiancée Paige Milian, 27, was at home with their two kidsCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Raheem Sterling may return to Qatar for Saturday’s quarter-final against France despite having lost £300,000 of watches in the horrific break-inCredit: Rex
      Sterling told FA chiefs he had to go home. News that he’d left the squad broke shortly before the last-16 clash with Senegal.
      Sterling, 27, may return to Qatar for Saturday’s quarter-final against France.
      Boss Gareth Southgate said: “He is dealing with a family matter. I had quite a bit of time with him this morning but I have had to pass that on to other people to help him with that.
      “He will go and deal with that matter and we will have to take it from there.”
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      The raid at Sterling’s home, less than 15 minutes from Chelsea’s training ground in Cobham, Surrey, happened on Saturday night.
      It is not known if property developer Paige confronted the raiders or whether they fled when they realised someone was in.
      The gang may have thought she and the couple’s sons, aged five and three, were still in Qatar.
      Before England’s first game she posted pictures of the two boys on a cruise ship in Doha, and she was tagged in social media images with cocktails.
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      A family source said: “This was terrifying for her and obviously traumatic for all the family.
      “Raheem will have been beside himself with worry when he heard.
      “To be away when your partner and children are at home when an armed gang breaks in is beyond words.
      “It looks like about £300,000 of watches have been taken. The police were there several hours.”
      The boss of a national intelligence unit focused on serious organised crime has warned of a rise in raids on stars due to gangs scouring social media feeds.
      Supt Carl Williams, of Operation Opal, said: “In today’s world where many wealthy individuals are active on social media their significant public profile can help make them targets.
      “Their high-value possessions are often on display as well as information about their plans.”
      The FA said last night: “Raheem is not available for selection for the Three Lions tonight as he is dealing with a family matter.”

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      Former Bundesliga star Dusan Petkovic arrested after being caught with 115kg of cocaine

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      FORMER Bundesliga star Dusan Petkovic has been arrested after being caught with 115kg of cocaine.Petkovic, now sporting director of Serbian side OFK Belgrade, was nicked in Amsterdam and now faces jail.
      Serbia star Dusan Petkovic has been arrested over the drugsCredit: Reuters
      Serbian newspaper Blic claim that eight people were arrested, including the ex-Wolfsburg ace.
      Bild report that the 48-year-old and his colleagues are said to have helped organize a coke import to Europe from South America.
      The former Serbian international defender was cuffed as part of a Europol bust.
      In cooperation with the Serbian police, they were able to capture the gang as the narcotics were on the way to the Belgian city of Arlon from Rotterdam.
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      According to the public prosecutor’s office, the drugs was eventually due to to find it’s way to London.
      Petkovic and his colleagues were supposedly part of a group who bought concrete slabs prepped them with cocaine packages in a disused hangar.
      His current club, OFK Belgrade, have not yet issued a statement.
      Serbia were also downed in the group stage at the World Cup as Switzerland came through 3-2 victors to qualify for the knockouts.
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      Xherdan Shaqiri fired in the opener from the left-hand side, cutting in to hit a deflected shot past the goalkeeper.
      However, they were not ahead for long as Aleksandr Mitrovic netted a sublime equaliser, heading his side level.
      And they completed the turnaround as Dusan Vlahovic finished smartly into the bottom corner.
      Despite this, Switzerland would not accept defeat and they equalised through Breel Embolo, tapping in after a fine move.
      The best goal of the game came as Remo Freuler finished after an impressive passing move led to the goal, a crucial strike that saw his side go through to the knockout round. More

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      Gary Neville in the clear after his online comment delayed pal Ryan Giggs’ trial

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      FOOTIE pundit Gary Neville is in the clear after his online comment delayed pal Ryan Giggs’ trial.The former Man United defender, 47, was referred to the Attorney General for possible contempt of court.
      Gary Neville posted on social media just before business partner Ryan Giggs’ domestic abuse trial was due to start in August
      Neville — who is Giggs’ business partner — posted on social media just before the domestic abuse trial was due to start in August.
      Judge Hilary Manley was informed of the potentially prejudicial post and proceedings were delayed by almost an hour.
      Now a spokeswoman for the Attorney General has confirmed no further action will be taken. The post has been removed.
      Contempt of court carries a fine or up to two years in prison.
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      Neville did not make specific reference to Kate Greville — the ex-girlfriend and accuser of his former Man United teammate.
      He denied wrongdoing and maintains his remark was about United’s owners, the Glazers.
      Giggs, 48, was on trial for four weeks accused of coercively controlling Kate, 37, over a three-year period and head-butting her in a drunken row.
      The jury failed to reach any verdicts and he faces a retrial next July.
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      World Cup & Premier League star arrested for ‘rape’ of woman in her 20s has bail extended until next year

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      A PREMIER League and World Cup star arrested on suspicion of rape has had his bail extended until next year.The footballer is accused of raping two women in separate attacks, one in June this year and one in April 2021.
      A footballer has had his bail extendedCredit: Getty
      He had been due to answer police bail in October but this has now been extended to early January next year.
      The footballer, who has been taken to the World Cup, was held in July after police swooped on a home in North London.
      His first alleged victim, in her 20s, claimed she was raped during a break in the Med in June..
      She fled the five-star resort she was staying in and flew home to her friends and family, it is said.
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      The woman is understood to have spoken to police on her return to the UK and showed photos she claimed highlighted bruising on her body after the alleged attack.
      After his initial arrest he was later re-arrested on suspicion of two more counts from April and June 2021.
      The June allegation was later dropped by police.
      The player has not been suspended by his club and is in one of the 32 squads at the World Cup,
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      Scotland Yard said: “On 4 July, an allegation of rape of a woman in her 20s was reported to police.
      “It was reported the alleged rape happened in June 2022.
      “While in custody, he was further arrested on suspicion of two incidents of rape that were alleged to have been committed in April and June of 2021 against a different woman in her 20s.
      “No further action will be taken in relation to the alleged offence in June 2021 because the relevant legislation had not yet come into effect at the time it is said to have occurred.
      “This has been explained to the complainant who continues to be supported by officers.” More

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      Richmond Bridge stabbing: Man, 32, arrested for ‘murder’ after Ian Wright’s pal killed with ‘piece of broken glass’

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      A MAN has been arrested after allegedly stabbing and killing Ian Wright’s pal with a piece of glass during a fight. Police raced to Richmond Bridge around 4am on Saturday after reports a fight had broken out.
      Ian Wright’s pal Reece Newcombe, 31, died after allegedly being stabbed with a piece of broken glassCredit: Facebook
      Reece became a father earlier this year to baby daughter MisseCredit: Facebook
      When they arrived they found Reece Newcombe, 31, fighting for his life.
      The boxer was rushed to hospital, where he died of his injuries.
      Officers believed he had been stabbed with a piece of glass.
      Reece helped train Wright, 59, among other famous names for a charity boxing match.
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      The cops have today arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of his murder.
      The man remains in police custody.
      Police are now urging people who watched the fight unfold to come forward.
      As well as training Wright, the dad-of-one, from Feltham, West London, also taught actor Jack O’Connell, who recently starred in the drama ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes.’
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      His heartbroken family wrote on social media: “This is the hardest thing for us to write.
      “We are truly heartbroken at the loss of our son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin.
      “Words cannot describe our grief. Our family is broken and never will be the same again without Reece’s larger than life personality.
      “As a family, we will make sure his darling daughter Misse will know all about her Daddy and how much he loved her and how much he was loved by everyone.”
      They added: “We appreciate everyone’s love and support. RIP our beloved Reecey Bear.”
      Detective Chief Inspector Katherine Goodwin, who is leading the investigation, said today: “Anyone who has yet to speak with police is urged to come forward immediately.
      “We believe a number of people watched the incident unfold and some onlookers may have recorded footage on their mobile phones.
      “I need to hear from all of these people.”
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      Anyone with information that could assist police should call 101 or tweet @MetCC ref CAD 1099/26NOV.
      To remain 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org. More

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      Ian Wright’s boxing trainer pal killed with a broken glass near Richmond Bridge months after becoming a dad to baby girl

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      A FRIEND of sports pundit Ian Wright has been killed with broken glass in an attack. Boxer Reece Newcombe, 31, helped train the ex-footballer, 59, among other famous names for a charity boxing match.
      Reece Newcombe, pictured with sports pundit Ian Wright, was killed in an attack
      Reece helped train Wright for a charity boxing matchCredit: Facebook
      Reece trained the sports pundit for the match in 2014Credit: Facebook
      Dad-of-one Reece was described as having a ‘larger than life personality’Credit: Facebook
      The dad-of-one, from Feltham, West London, also taught actor Jack O’Connell, who recently starred in the drama ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes.’
      Reece, who became a dad to a girl in June, died after being attacked near Richmond Bridge, South West London, in the early hours of Saturday.
      His heartbroken family wrote on social media: “This is the hardest thing for us to write.
      “We are truly heartbroken at the loss of our son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin.
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      “Words cannot describe our grief. Our family is broken and never will be the same again without Reece’s larger than life personality.
      “As a family, we will make sure his darling daughter Misse will know all about her Daddy and how much he loved her and how much he was loved by everyone.”
      They added: “We appreciate everyone’s love and support. RIP our beloved Reecey Bear.”
      A fundraiser has generated more than £26,000 for his daughter. His friend Dobbo wrote: “Reece was a loveable, fun guy loved by all.
      “He didn’t have a bad bone in his body. He made an impact on everyone he met.
      “Unfortunately we lost our dear Reece, leaving his daughter Misse behind.
      “I want to raise money to give Misse the first Christmas and start in life her dad would have wanted.”
      No arrests have yet been made. Met Police Det Chief Insp Katherine Goodwin said they believe a number of people saw the fatal attack unfold and may have filmed it on their phones.
      It comes after two 16-year-old boys were stabbed to death a mile apart from each other on Saturday evening.
      A heart-breaking picture has been revealed of victim Kearne Solanke holding his 16th birthday cake months before he was killed.
      He was knifed to death last night in Thamesmead, South East London. Around the same time Charlie Bartolo, also 16, was fatally stabbed about a mile away in Abbey Wood.
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      Charlie’s heartbroken mum collapsed with grief at the scene today.
      Police have launched a murder investigation and have confirmed there is a link between the stabbings in Sewell Road, Abbey Wood and Titmuss Avenue, Thamesmead. More