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      Italian footballer jailed for gang raping woman, 21, along with his uncle and two pals at sordid party

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      AN ITALIAN footballer has been sentenced to six years in jail for the sick gang rape of a 21-year-old woman.Manolo Portanova, a midfielder for Genoa Football Club, raped the woman on May 30 2021 in her apartment, in the historical centre of Siena.
      Portanova is expected to serve six years in Italian prisonCredit: Getty
      Manolo Portanova has played for Genoa since 2019Credit: Getty
      His uncle, Alessio Langella, 23, received the same sentence after partaking in the sick rape, alongside his friend Alessandro Cappiello.
      A 17-year-old boy also has been charged, and his case is being dealt with by the Juvenile Prosecutor in Florence.
      Both Manolo and his uncle opted for a fast-track trial, which reduces prison sentences by a third compared to trials with a jury, according to La Gazetta dello Sport.
      Manolo is the son of former Bolonga, Napoli and Genoa defender Daniele Portanova.
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      The midfielder from Naples has continued to deny kidnapping the woman alongside his uncle and friend.
      Reports from the court case revealed the act was “consensual”.
      Court reconstructions revealed the young woman was alone with Portanova, but the other three defendants joined in and participated in “violence”.
      The student “went to A&E afterwards, where medics found bruises and wounds”, according to Football Italia.
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      “I learned from my father and from sport to have healthy respect for everyone, especially women. I am pained for the psychological damage the girl has suffered,” Portanova said in a statement.
      Genoa is Italy’s oldest football team, founded in 1893, but the club came under fire after Coach Alexander Blessin continued to use Manolo after he was charged with the crime.
      Manolo has maintained his innocence throughout the court proceedingsCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      He played for Genoa on December 4Credit: Getty More

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      How Harry Kane is reacting to Raheem Sterling break-in and taking action inside England camp ahead of crunch game

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      HARRY Kane is providing invaluable support to the England squad following the break-in at Raheem Sterling’s home as they prepare to take on France in their crunch World Cup game.The England skipper, 29, is helping calm other members in the camp who may be concerned about the raid.
      Harry Kane is providing invaluable support to the England squad following the raid on Raheem Sterling’s homeCredit: Getty
      Raheem, seen here with his fiancée Paige, has said he will only return to Qatar once his family is safeCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The England ace rushed home from Qatar following the raidCredit: Rex
      A Three Lions source said: “Harry knows the players’ families are really shaken up by what has happened and that is a worry for the players themselves.
      “He sees it as his job as skipper to keep the morale of the team up and to focus everyone on the France match.”
      Sterling, 27, dashed home from Qatar after his mansion was targeted by a gang who stole £300,000 worth of watches and designer jewellery — he is said to be the fourth Chelsea FC player hit by them in recent months.
      Police understand his fiancee Paige, 27, discovered the raid on Saturday night, less than 24 hours before England’s clash with Senegal on Sunday.
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      He is hoping to return to Qatar for Saturday’s quarter final against France — but only if he thinks his home is secured and his family are not at risk.
      A source said: “Raheem has told everyone, ‘There is no way I’m going anywhere unless I’m 100 per cent sure that my family can be kept safe’. He is security conscious and part of the reason they moved into the property was that it is on a very exclusive estate, with regular security patrols.
      “Despite this, he has still managed to be targeted, which is very upsetting for Raheem and Paige. They have just moved back to London and want to feel safe.”
      The family moved into the property in Oxshott, Surrey, after Chelsea paid Man City £47.5 million for the winger this summer.
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      It is understood Paige returned to the UK from Qatar with his three young children after cheering on Raheem in the group stages.
      She had a work commitment related to her property firm.
      Raheem has now met with detectives from Surrey Police who are investigating the crime.
      It’s not the first time Chelsea players have had their homes raided and it’s feared a highly organised criminal gang has the club’s wealthy players in its sights.
      One of the other Chelsea victims defender Reece James, 22, was raided by a gang who targeted his home in Cobham, Surrey, in September 2021. They stole his safe containing his Champions League, Super Cup and Euro 2020 medals.
      Two other teammates have also suffered similar crimes in recent months, with cops now looking into potential links.
      England ace Harry Maguire has blasted the thugs who targeted Raheem.
      Man United star Harry, 29, said: “It’s extremely disappointing to hear that when we are out here playing for our country and giving everything there are people back home targeting us.
      “The game could have gone different and we might have needed Raheem.”
      And other Wags have offered Paige their support.
      Meanwhile, Raheem plans to beef up security at his home once the police have finished their investigations.
      A source said: “He has got a firm on standby to go straight in to install 24/7 security with enhanced infra red night vision. He’s looking to get dozens of cameras installed.
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      “And he’s going to employ a security firm to patrol his house night and day, and will keep them in place until the World Cup is over. All the jewellery of value has since been removed from the house to a safe deposit place.”
      Police said no arrests had yet been made.
      The raiders stole £300,000 worth of watches and designer jewellery
      Harry sees part of his job as England skipper to keep the side’s morale up, a source saysCredit: Getty More

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      Harry Maguire blasts Raheem Sterling’s home raiders & says: ‘We’re giving everything & people are attacking us at home’

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      HARRY Maguire has blasted the raiders who targeted Raheem Sterling’s house while he was with the England team in Qatar.The Three Lions ace’s mansion was targeted by a gang who stole £300,000 worth of watches and designer jewellery — he is said to be the fourth Chelsea FC player hit by them in recent months.
      Raheem Sterling has flown home to be with Paige Milian
      Harry Maguire has blasted the raiders who targeted RaheemCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      A police car near the star’s Surrey mansionCredit: Darren Fletcher
      Police understand his fiancee Paige Milian, 27, discovered the raid on Saturday night, less than 24 hours before England’s clash with Senegal on Sunday.
      Raheem, also 27, pulled out of Gareth Southgate’s squad and dashed home after learning of the terror raid.
      He is hoping to return to Qatar for Saturday’s quarter final against France — but only if he thinks his home is secured and his family are not at risk.
      Man Utd star Harry blasted the thugs who targeted Raheem saying: “We’re out here giving everything and at home people are attacking us.
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      “It is really disappointing to hear that Raheem has had to go home and get things done. We haven’t had time to talk to him, because our full focus was on the match.
      “The match could have gone differently because we lost Raheem. It is disappointing to lose him because of something out of our hands. We are all here for him.
      “It is extremely disappointing to hear that we are out here and give absolutely everything to our country, and then there are people at home attacking us.”
      England skipper Harry Kane, also 29, was yesterday helping to calm his teammates worried by the raid.
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      A Three Lions source said: “Harry knows the players’ families are really shaken up by what has happened and that is a worry for the players themselves.
      “He sees it as his job as skipper to keep the morale of the team up and to focus everyone on the France match.”
      The family moved into the property in Oxshott, Surrey, after Chelsea paid Man City £47.5 million for the winger this summer.
      A source said: “Raheem has told everyone, ‘There is no way I’m going anywhere unless I’m 100 per cent sure that my family can be kept safe’. He is security conscious and part of the reason they moved into the property was that it is on a very exclusive estate, with regular security patrols.
      “Despite this, he has still managed to be targeted, which is very upsetting for Raheem and Paige. “They have just moved back to London and want to feel safe.”
      It is understood Paige returned to the UK from Qatar with his three young children after cheering on Raheem in the group stages.
      She had a work commitment related to her property firm. Yesterday, Raheem met with detectives from Surrey Police who are investigating the crime.
      One of the other Chelsea victims, defender Reece James, 22, was raided by a gang who targeted his home in Cobham, Surrey, in September 2021. They stole his safe containing his Champions League, Super Cup and Euro 2020 medals.
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      Raheem Sterling was ‘FOURTH Chelsea star to be hit by highly organised gang’ after terrifying raid on his mansion

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      RAHEEM Sterling was said to be the fourth Chelsea player hit by the same gang after his mansion was robbed for £300,000 worth of watches and jewellery.The distraught Three Lions star rushed back to comfort his family – and has vowed to return to England’s World Cup campaign only when his family are “safe”.
      England ace Raheem Sterling – pictured here with fiancée Paige – has vowed he will only return to England’s World Cup campaign when his family are ‘safe’
      The horrific raid took place on Saturday night – less than 24 hours before England’s clash against SenegalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      A private security patrol is seen outside Sterling’s estate in Cobham, SurreyCredit: LNP
      Sterling’s Chelsea teammate Reece James was also targeted by robbers in September 2021Credit: Getty
      Police understand his fiancée Paige Milian, 27, discovered the raid on Saturday night, less than 24 hours before England’s clash with Senegal on Sunday.
      Raheem, also 27, met with detectives from Surrey Police on Monday who are investigating the crime.
      It comes after one of the other Chelsea victims, defender Reece James, 22, was raided by a gang who targeted his home in Cobham, Surrey, in September 2021.
      They stole his safe containing his Champions League, Super Cup and Euro 2020 medals.
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      Two other teammates have also suffered similar crimes in recent months, with cops now looking into potential links.
      It is feared a highly organised criminal gang has the club’s wealthy players in its sights.
      Raheem and his family moved into his ­property in Oxshott, Surrey, after Chelsea paid Man City £47.5million for the winger this summer.
      It is understood Paige returned to the UK from Qatar with his three young children after cheering on Raheem in the group stages.
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      She had a work commitment related to her property firm.
      Raheem pulled out of Gareth Southgate’s squad and dashed home after learning of the terror.
      He is hoping to return to Qatar for Saturday’s quarter-final against France — but only if he thinks his home is secured and his family are not at risk.
      A source said: “Raheem has told everyone, ‘There is no way I’m going anywhere unless I’m 100 per cent sure that my family can be kept safe’.
      “He is security conscious and part of the reason they moved into the property was that it is on a very exclusive estate, with regular security patrols.
      “Despite this, he has still managed to be targeted, which is very upsetting for Raheem and Paige. They have just moved back to London and want to feel safe.”
      England ace Harry Maguire today blasted the thugs who ­targeted Raheem.
      Man United star Harry, 29, said: “It’s extremely disappointing to hear that when we are out here playing for our country and giving everything, there are people back home targeting us.
      “The game could have gone different and we might have needed Raheem.”
      And England skipper Harry Kane, also 29, was helping to calm his teammates worried by the raid.
      A Three Lions source said: “Harry knows the players’ families are really shaken up by what has happened and that is a worry for the players themselves.
      “He sees it as his job as skipper to keep the morale of the team up and to focus everyone on the France match.”
      England manager Gareth Southgate said that he and the FA had discussed security arrangements with the squad prior to leaving for Qatar.
      When asked if the FA had offered to increase security, he said: “We had offered that to players. I think there’s a little bit [for Raheem] in the midst of moving house that played a part in that.”
      And other Wags have offered Paige their support.
      Surrey Police said there were no reports of any threats of violence linked to the incident.
      They also dismissed earlier suggestions that the burglars were armed.
      However, Raheem plans to beef up security at his home once the police have finished their investigations.
      A source said: “He has a firm on stand-by to go straight in to install 24/7 security with enhanced infrared night vision. He’s looking to get dozens of cameras installed.
      “And he’s going to employ a security firm to patrol his house night and day, and will keep them in place until the World Cup is over.”
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      Last night, a security guard ­provided by Chelsea FC stood watch outside the house.
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      Raheem Sterling vows ‘I won’t go back to the World Cup until my family is safe’ after terrifying raid on his mansion

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      DISTRAUGHT Raheem Sterling has vowed he will only return to England’s World Cup campaign when his family are “safe”.The Three Lions ace’s mansion was targeted by a gang who stole £300,000 worth of watches and designer jewellery — he is said to be the fourth Chelsea FC player hit by them in recent months.
      England ace Raheem Sterling has vowed he will only return to England’s World Cup campaign when his family are ‘safe’ – pictured here with fiancée PaigeCredit: Getty – Contributor
      A security patrol is seen at the home of couple, in SurreyCredit: LNP
      The horrific raid took place on Saturday night – less than 24 hours before England’s clash against Senegal – pictured Sterling with Bukayo SakaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Police understand his fiancee Paige, 27, discovered the raid on Saturday night, less than 24 hours before England’s clash with Senegal on Sunday.
      Raheem, also 27, pulled out of Gareth Southgate’s squad and dashed home after learning of the terror raid. He is hoping to return to Qatar for Saturday’s quarter final against France — but only if he thinks his home is secured and his family are not at risk.
      A source said: “Raheem has told everyone, ‘There is no way I’m going anywhere unless I’m 100 per cent sure that my family can be kept safe’. He is security conscious and part of the reason they moved into the property was that it is on a very exclusive estate, with regular security patrols.
      “Despite this, he has still managed to be targeted, which is very upsetting for Raheem and Paige. They have just moved back to London and want to feel safe.”
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      The family moved into the property in Oxshott, Surrey, after Chelsea paid Man City £47.5 million for the winger this summer.
      ‘Patrol night and day’
      It is understood Paige returned to the UK from Qatar with his three young children after cheering on Raheem in the group stages.
      She had a work commitment related to her property firm. Yesterday, Raheem met with detectives from Surrey Police who are investigating the crime.
      One of the other Chelsea victims defender Reece James, 22, was raided by a gang who targeted his home in Cobham, Surrey, in September 2021. They stole his safe containing his Champions League, Super Cup and Euro 2020 medals.
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      Two other teammates have also suffered similar crimes in recent months, with cops now looking into potential links.
      It is feared a highly organised criminal gang has the club’s wealthy players in its sights. Yesterday, England ace Harry Maguire blasted the thugs who targeted Raheem.
      Man United star Harry, 29, said: “It’s extremely disappointing to hear that when we are out here playing for our country and giving everything there are people back home targeting us.
      “The game could have gone different and we might have needed Raheem.”
      And England skipper Harry Kane, also 29, was yesterday helping to calm his teammates worried by the raid.
      A Three Lions source said: “Harry knows the players’ families are really shaken up by what has happened and that is a worry for the players themselves.
      “He sees it as his job as skipper to keep the morale of the team up and to focus everyone on the France match.”
      England manager Gareth Southgate said he and the FA had discussed security arrangements with the squad prior to leaving for Qatar.
      Harry knows the players’ families are really shaken up by what has happened and that is a worry for the players themselves. A Three Lions source
      When asked if the FA had offered to increase security, he said: “We had offered that to players. I think there’s a little bit [for Raheem] in the midst of moving house that played a part in that.”
      And other Wags have offered Paige their support. Meanwhile, Raheem plans to beef up security at his home once the police have finished their investigations.
      A source said: “He has got a firm on standby to go straight in to install 24/7 security with enhanced infra red night vision. He’s looking to get dozens of cameras installed.
      “And he’s going to employ a security firm to patrol his house night and day, and will keep them in place until the World Cup is over. All the jewellery of value has since been removed from the house to a safe deposit place.”
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      Last night, a security guard ­provided by Chelsea FC stood watch outside the house.
      Police said no arrests had yet been made. More

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      Raheem Sterling’s last message to England squad before he flew home to be with family revealed after horror home raid

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      BUKAYO SAKA has revealed Raheem Sterling’s final message to the England squad before jetting home. Sterling, 27, had his family home broken into while in Qatar with the England team.
      Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling in England trainingCredit: Getty
      Sterling was forced to fly home after his family home was broken intoCredit: AP
      The raid on the Chelsea ace’s Surrey home left fiancee Paige Milian and their two kids terrified as the gang stole watches worth £300,000.
      And ahead of the Last 16 clash against Senegal, it was confirmed Sterling would not be available for selection as he flew back home to be with his family.
      But before leaving his team-mates Sterling left a message, as revealed by Arsenal winger Saka.
      Asked about Sterling, Saka said: “He wished us the best yesterday as he was going back and I’ve messaged him and hopefully he will get back to me later – I am just hoping he and his family are ok.”
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      Saka and Co did Sterling proud by beating Senegal 3-0 to set up a World Cup quarter-final against France.
      Jordan Henderson showed his support for Sterling by donning the attackers shorts after seeing England go through.
      It remains to be seen whether Sterling will return to the squad before next Saturday’s clash against the reigning World Champions.
      On Sterling’s absence, England boss Gareth Southgate said: “We’ve got to wait and see.
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      “At the moment the priority is for him to be with his family, we’re going to support that and give him as much time as he needs.
      “He’s going home… he needs time with his family.
      “Sometimes football isn’t the most important thing and family should come first.” More

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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