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      Sam Allardyce sues ‘thug in a suit’ Irish property developer for £3.5million

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      SAM Allardyce is suing an Irish property developer once dubbed “a thug in a suit” for £3.5million.Ex-England boss “Big Sam” and his wife claim they paid John Kelly £883,000 to buy and do up two Surrey mansions.
      Ex-England manager Sam Allardyce is sueing ‘thuggish’ property developer John KellyCredit: Getty
      But the deal — which also included buying £100,000 in Bitcoin — fell through, a High Court writ claims.
      Now lawyers for the couple say Kelly, 60, has since “failed to account” for their investment.
      The developer, of Windsor, Berkshire, built a property empire in Dublin in the 2000s worth millions.
      He paid around £350,000 to Girls Aloud to perform at his step- daughter’s 21st birthday.
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      In 2009 he told an Irish court he owned a helicopter, a yacht in Marbella, a Bentley and an Aston Martin.
      But his fortunes collapsed and in 2012 he claimed he was under police protection after paramilitary threats.
      In 2013 convicted fraudster Thomas Byrne accused Kelly, his former business partner, of being a “thug in a suit” and “vampire-like” while on trial at Dublin’s central criminal court.
      The writ by the Allardyces at London’s High Court, against him and his wife, Mary O’Connor, claims they handed over £883,000 to Kelly between 2017 and 2019.
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      The money was allegedly meant to be used to buy the properties in Woking and Cranleigh, which would be developed and sold for profit.
      Kelly also pledged to use the cash to buy 34 units of Bitcoin for £100,000. But the writ accuses him of failing to pay the Allardyces “any of the sums owed to them”.
      It says Kelly even rang 68-year-old Allardyce, who managed the England football team in 2016, and told him the Bitcoin deal had gone “belly up”.
      The writ is for £650,000, plus £2.5million in interest, with £1,417 per day in interest until the claim is concluded.
      It is also demanding 34 units of Bitcoin be returned or £511,200 in compensation.
      The writ also reveals Kelly committed to pay £200,000 to Mark Curtis, understood to be Allardyce’s football agent, by February 2019.
      Kelly’s defence is yet to be made public. More

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      Achraf Hakimi denies rape accusation alleging he’s victim of ‘racketeering’ plot as wife ‘dumps’ the PSG star

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      PARIS Saint-German star Achraf Hakimi has denied the rape allegations and claims he is a victim of attempted racketeering. The Morroco-born ace, 24, was placed under judicial supervision on Friday on preliminary charges of rape.
      The footballer alleges he is a victim of attempted racketeeringCredit: AFP
      Hakimi has denied all the allegationsCredit: AFP
      A preliminary investigation was opened last week after a woman accused the footie star of rape.
      The woman alleged the 24-year-old assaulted her after inviting her to his home while his wife Hiba Abouk was on holiday with their kids.
      Hakimi was questioned by prosecutors on Thursday and denied wrongdoing.
      The footballer’s lawyer, Fanny Colin, later released a statement noting that Hakimi “strongly denies” the allegations and alleging that he is a victim of attempted racketeering, ESPN reports.
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      The statement read: “According to the elements currently at the disposal of the police that M. Hakimi, in this case, is the victim of an attempt of racketeering.”
      “Achraf Hakimi strongly denied the accusations against him during his police interview.”
      According to Le Parisien, the 24-year-old defender began talking to the woman on January 16 on Instagram.
      He allegedly then invited her to his home in Boulogne on Saturday, reportedly ordering her an Uber to transport her.
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      She claimed he assaulted her before she was able to free herself by kicking him then texted a friend to pick her up.
      The woman went to a police station but said she did not want to press charges.
      Prosecutors launched an investigation due to the seriousness of the allegations.
      Meanwhile, TV actress Hiba, 36, is believed to have dumped the star with reports suggesting they have been estranged for weeks.
      They have not been seen together in public for months.
      And following the rape allegation she is “accelerating” proceedings to separate for good, according to Cierre Digital.
      She has not publicly commented, but an Instagram post shows her walking on a Dubai beach with her two young sons.
      She captioned it “Adding moments”, and added the hashtags “family first” and one translating as “I’d die for mine”.
      The pair met in 2018 when Hakimi was in Dortmund, seeing her relocate from Madrid.
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      They got married in a secret wedding in 2020 before welcoming their first son, while their second child was born in 2022.
      Hakimi was credited for helping his national team reach the historic semi-final sport in the 2022 tournament.
      The pair have been reportedly estranged for weeksCredit: Getty More

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      Moment Rangers fans attack pub after cup final before being chased off by ‘Celtic maws’

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      THIS is the moment a mob of Rangers fans attacked a pub before being chased off by a group of “Celtic maws”.The CCTV camera footage shows the group, mostly dressed in all black with hoods and balaclavas on, charging at the Glasgow boozer.
      Fans attacked the pub
      They were filmed throwing traffic ones
      PJ Neeson’s on Allison StreetCredit: THE SCOTTISH SUN
      It also shows people throwing traffic cones and pyrotechnics at the PJ Neeson pub on Allison Street in the city’s Govanhill around 5:15pm on Sunday.
      We previously told how lit flares were thrown into the boozer and a man’s shirt caught fire after Sunday’s Old Firm League Cup final where Celtic beat Rangers 2-1.
      But the newly-emerged security footage shows how a group of women rushed from the under-attack pub to challenge the footie yobs.
      One woman – holding what appears to be a pool cue – ran out to confront one of the masked hooligans.
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      She was filmed kicking at him in the middle of the road as others rushed to get between the pair.
      Other women ran from the pub and into the road to fend off the yobs and pulled the first woman back to the pavement.
      The footage went viral after being shared on social media, gathering over 3,000 likes.
      And the women who ran out to confront the hooligans have been branded “Celtic maws” by social media users.
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      Fans were quick to react to the clip, with one playing a pun on a classic song by The Clash, joking: “I fought the maws and the maws won.”
      Police were called to the area after the trouble flared up following the final.
      But officers confirmed that the crowds were dispersed and no arrests were made.
      P.J Neeson previously declined to comment when approached by the Scottish Sun.
      It comes as four people were arrested after the match as cops probe an alleged pre-match ‘hooligan brawl’.
      Police confirmed they nicked four people for disorder-related offences in response to a number of alleged incidents.
      It followed a street battle between hooligans from both sides hours before the final.
      The fans were seen in Glasgow’s southside after swarming towards each other at the west and north sides of the ground before breakfast time.
      It’s believed cops will crack down hard on the two groups of ‘ultras’ and will use social media videos to help find those involved.
      But the brawl has led to a top cup saying footie ultras should be BANNED from getting early access to stadiums to lay out banners.
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      A group of women and one man rushed from the pub
      They confronted the yobs
      The incident came after the League Cup Final
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      PSG ace Achraf Hakimi charged with rape after ‘inviting woman to his home while wife Hiba Abouk & kids were on holiday’

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN star Achraf Hakimi has been charged with rape.French prosecutors confirmed the Morocco defender, 24, is facing formal charges this morning.
      Achraf Hakimi has been charge with rapeCredit: AFP
      The alleged incident involving PSG’s Moroccan star happened on February 25Credit: AFP
      On Thursday, it was reported that the PSG star was questioned by prosecutors in connection with accusations from a 24-year-old woman.
      Now Hakimi, 24, has been subsequently charged, prosecutors told AFP.
      The alleged attack happened when he reportedly invited a woman to his home in the suburbs of Paris while his wife and kids were on holiday on February 25.
      His alleged victim went into a police station on Sunday to say that had been raped by the PSG player but did not wish to file a complaint.
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      Prosecutors launched an investigation due to the seriousness of the allegations.
      According to Le Parisien, the ex-Real Madrid, Dortmund, and Inter Milan ace began talking to the woman on January 16 on Instagram.
      He allegedly then invited her to his home in Boulogne on Saturday, reportedly ordering her an Uber to transport her.
      Hakimi’s wife – actress Hiba Abouk – is currently holidaying in Dubai with their young two sons.
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      His accuser claims that after arriving at his home, the footie star began kissing her on the mouth while lifting her clothes.
      She alleged he sexually assaulted her before she finally managed to free herself after kicking Hakimi and then texting a friend to pick her up.
      Hakimi’s lawyer described the accusations as “false” earlier this week.
      The Morrocan ace met his wife Hiba in 2018 when he was at Dortmund, seeing her relocate from Madrid.
      Twelve years his senior, she made her name in the Spanish crime drama El Principe, and like Hakimi, she is a devout Muslim.
      The pair share similar stories – she was born in Madrid to parents who had emigrated from Tunisia.
      They got married in a secret wedding in 2020 before welcoming their first son, while their second child was born in 2022.
      Back in October, with the World Cup on the horizon, they appeared in a stunning shoot in Vogue Arabia.
      Hakimi was credited for helping his national team reach the historic semi-final sport in the 2022 tournament. More

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      Lionel Messi left chilling message by gunmen after attack on family supermarket

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      GUNMEN have attacked a supermarket in Argentina owned by the family of Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo and left a chilling message for the football star.One of two men on a motorbike was caught on CCTV walking up to the premises in Messi’s home city of Rosario and firing repeatedly at metal shutters over the windows and front door. 
      A supermarket owned by Lionel Messi was targeted by gunmenCredit: AFP or licensors
      Gunmen fired at the Supermercado Único which belongs to the Roccuzzo family.Credit: Twitter @Cadena3_Rosario
      The bullet holes can be seen in the shop blindersCredit: Twitter @Cadena3_Rosario
      Bullet casings could be seen on the groundCredit: Twitter @Cadena3_Rosario
      The shop will remain shut todayCredit: Twitter @Cadena3_Rosario
      🗒 El mensaje mafioso contra el Lionel Messi, en el ataque al local de la familia Roccuzzo.👉 Durante la madrugada del jueves balearon el supermercado Único, ubicado sobre Lavalle al 2500 en la zona oeste de la ciudad de Rosario. El local pertenece a la familia Roccuzzo. pic.twitter.com/F7SK7lKNKm— Rosario3.com (@Rosariotres) March 2, 2023

      More than half a dozen shots were fired at the supermarket.
      The attackers are also said to have left a handwritten message at the scene which said: “Messi, we are waiting for you. Javkin is a drug trafficker, he won’t protect you.”
      It had been written on a bag of charcoal.
      Pablo Javkin is the current mayor of Rosario.
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      A local TV station which reported on the attack claimed the message suggested criminals may be trying to extort money from the seven-times Ballon D’Or winner.
      The supermarket, which is called Supermercado Unico, is said to belong to Antonela’s family and is understood to be managed by one of her cousins.
      It is expected to remain today following the gun attack around 2am.
      Messi owns a huge mansion on the outskirts of Rosario called ‘The Fortress.’
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      The monster property, built on three adjoining plots of land in a gated private estate, has a huge cinema, gym, and underground garage with enough space for 15 cars.
      He married Antonela in a glitzy wedding at Rosario’s City Centre Hotel and Casino in June 2017.
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      Premier League urged to re-investigate Newcastle’s Saudi takeover after stunning court revelation

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      THE Premier League is under pressure to re-investigate Newcastle’s takeover after US court revelations that the club’s owner is part of the Saudi government.Prem bosses gave permission for the controversial £300million takeover in October 2021 after insisting they had “legally binding assurances” that the Saudi government did not control the club.
      Some Prem rivals want Newcastle’s takeover re-examinedCredit: Reuters
      Lawyers for Toon chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan in the US court case admitted their clients were representatives of the Saudi governmentCredit: Getty
      But those pledges were thrown into doubt after stunning revelations in a US court case in the bitter golf battle between the Saudi-funded LIV Tour and the PGA.
      In a bid to avoid giving evidence, lawyers for Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan and the Saudi Public Investment Fund admitted their clients were representatives of the Saudi government.
      LIV lawyers said: “PIF and His Excellency Yasir al-Rumayyan are not ordinary third parties subject to basic discovery relevance standards.
      “They are a sovereign instrumentality of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a sitting minister of the Saudi government.
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      “Thus they cannot be compelled to provide testimony and documents in a US proceeding.”
      Those arguments failed to impress Judge Susan van Kaplan, who ruled in favour of the PGA and ordered the Saudis to give a sworn deposition testimony.
      But more critically it appears that LIV’s legal team were making claims that run diametrically opposite to those made to justify the Prem allowing the Newcastle deal to take place.
      It has sparked anger from Prem rivals who are furious that the Prem failed to block the deal in the first place.
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      As part of the final discussions between Prem bosses and the Saudi Public Investment Fund, concerns were raised over “which entities would own and/or have the ability to control the club” before the ownership guarantees were given.
      But at the time Prem chief executive Richard Masters also insisted: “If we find evidence to the contrary we can remove the consortium as owners of the club in accordance with the rules.
      “That is understood. There are ways of ensuring we are comfortable and satisfied and that remains the case.”
      Masters will now face calls from rival Prem clubs to rule on whether he must intervene following the legal moves in a court in California.
      Rival club chiefs reacted with disbelief and anger and are now expecting Masters and Prem bosses to act.
      One club boss said: “This looks like a complete reversal of the position we were told was the reason the deal was approved.
      “Surely the Premier League has to get involved here and look at this issue again.”
      A Prem spokesman last night declined to make any comment when asked to respond to the latest development.
      But the demands for action will concern Newcastle fans just days after their first cup final in 24 years – Sunday’s 2-0 Carabao Cup final defeat by Manchester United.
      The Toon board gave a public show of “gratitude” in an open letter to fans, many of whom helped clean up Trafalgar Square after gathering there before the match.
      The board said: “The scenes around Wembley and inside the stadium on Sunday were remarkable and beyond inspiring.
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      “We could not have asked for any more from you. That connection and sense of family is part of our identity.
      “Our ambitions are strengthened by this experience and it will only make us even more determined as we move forward.”
      Newcastle directors Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi were part of the takeover in October 2021Credit: Getty More

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      Arsenal legend Jens Lehmann grilled by cops after crashing Porsche in latest run-in with the law

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      FORMER Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann has landed himself in hot water after allegedly crashing his Porsche.The ex-Gunners and Germany shot-stopper, 53, has had a history of run-ins with the law following some erratic driving.
      Jens Lehmann has a history of car-related run-ins with the lawCredit: AP
      He was pictured with police officers on WednesdayCredit: Newsflash
      And his latest car-related escapade came outside a women’s fashion store in Munich.
      According to BILD, it was a “minor traffic incident” involving another Porsche driver on Wednesday, February 22.
      A photo taken at the scene showed Lehmann grinning with his hands on his hips as two police officers took down details of the accident.
      A witness said: “The policemen eventually started checking his car using a measuring stick.”
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      It comes after a court hearing for a speeding charge against Lehmann was postponed in December as he was in Qatar watching the World Cup.
      He is now awaiting a new court date as he answers a charge of doing 69mph in a 31mph zone.
      In 2022, he was also accused of destroying a neighbour’s garage with a chainsaw because it blocked his view of Lake Starnberg.
      He has previously been fined for aiding and abetting an escape from an accident and missing his own trial for making phone calls while driving.
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      Last year he also objected to a £35 parking fine but failed to show up in court to fight it.
      Lehmann, a part of Arsenal’s “Invincibles” team, played 199 times for the Gunners between 2003 and 2008.
      He then returned for one more game in 2011 after the club suffered a goalkeeping crisis.
      Lehmann also played for Schalke, AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund and Stuttgart.
      He received 61 caps for Germany.
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      Non-league clash abandoned after just 60 mins as fans fight, stewards attacked and flares thrown in outrageous scenes

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      A FOOTBALL match was abandoned after fans were embroiled in fights, stewards were attacked and flares throw on the pitch. The non-league clash between local rivals Tamworth and Nuneaton Borough saw the game abandoned after 60 minutes on police and match official advice.
      A fan was seen punching a stewardCredit: Twitter
      It came as fan trouble caused the match to be abandoned.Credit: Twitter
      The match in the Southern League Premier Central – the seventh tier of English football – saw Tamworth beating their opponents 2-0 before fan trouble forced the game to be abandoned.
      A Tamworth club statement read: “A keenly contested football match between two local rivals was being enjoyed by the vast majority of the 2156 crowd inside the Lamb ground on Tuesday evening.
      “The date of this fixture was selected by the Southern League following the original date not being available due to Tamworth’s involvement in the FA Trophy.
      “In line with league rules, this game had to be played within 42 days of the original date.
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      “Unfortunately, a very small minority of Nuneaton supporters in their segregated area instigated ugly scenes by throwing flares and other objects onto the pitch and into a group of Tamworth supporters when the home side scored their second goal.
      “The stewarding team, which had been supplemented by an outside company, worked very hard to restore order.
      “At that point, the Tamworth supporters were asked to move away from the top end of the ground to create a sterile area from the halfway line and we would like to thank them for their orderly manner and swift evacuation to other parts of the ground.”
      Staffordshire Police had sent officers into Tamworth town centre an hour before kick-off to escort fans to the ground amid reports of “emerging tensions between a minority of fans.”
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      Police, who were aware of the fixture, were also informed of damage dealt to the away end toilets at the ground.
      Tamworth’s statement added: “Tamworth Football Club totally condemns this behaviour which spoiled a very good evening and should have been a showcase for Non-League Football.
      “We are now working with the Police to identify the perpetrators of this behaviour using CCTV, social media and still photographs.
      “The incident is being investigated by the authorities and we will update supporters once we are aware of the outcomes.”
      No arrests were made at the time of the incident, but Police confirmed they had identified a number of suspects and “will be taking appropriate action.”
      The force also confirmed that two stewards reported being assaulted while another fan suffered a non-life-threatening head injury following a fall.
      Nuneaton also released a statement condemning the acts seen at the game and confirmed they would be working with the relevant parties to ensure it would not happen again.
      It read: “Nuneaton Borough FC are deeply saddened and disappointed at the turn of events that led to the abandonment of last night’s Southern League Premier Central fixture at the Lamb against Tamworth FC.
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      “In what should have been a showcase event for non-league football as a whole, the actions of a small minority of ‘so-called’ football fans has turned this into a worst-case scenario outcome for both clubs…
      “We will now hopefully be working closely with Tamworth FC, the league, the FA and all relevant local authorities to ensure that we do everything within our power to stop this happening again in the future and change the culture that leads to these kind of incidents.” More