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      Football icon Diego Maradona’s death is linked to cocaine, a bombshell medical report claims

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      FOOTBALL great Diego Maradona’s death is linked to cocaine, a medical report suggests.The World Cup winner’s fatal heart attack in November 2020 came on suddenly and may have been brought on by a “toxic substance”, it says.Diego Maradona’s death is linked to cocaine, a medical report suggests.Credit: ReutersThe troubled genius in action for Argentina in 1994Credit: Getty Images – GettyMaradona, who was recovering from a brain op, had a long-standing cocaine addiction.It casts new light on the criminal case against eight doctors and nurses about to go on trial over how they cared for Maradona in his final hours.They are accused of leaving the 60-year-old in agony for hours as his condition worsened.The eight, who include his psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, face 25 years in jail if convicted.READ MORE ON MARADONAMr Cosachov’s lawyer said: “There could have been two causes: one natural and the other, a product of the ingestion of a toxic substance.”Maradona died aged 60 on November 25, 2020, at a rented property near Buenos Aires following brain surgery two weeks earlier.The death of Argentina’s greatest ever player stunned the country.Within days of the legend’s death his family and legions of fans were demanding answers.Most read in FootballCops raided his doctors’ homes and offices and a panel of 20 medical experts was appointed to investigate his death.More than 200 witnesses will give evidence at the trial in Buenos Aires which is expected to last several months.Fans come out to say good bye to football legend Maradona as he is laid to rest at Bella Vista cemetery More

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      Rebekah Vardy seen for first time after footballer ex and son’s dad is jailed for running cannabis factory

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      REBEKAH Vardy has been seen for the first time after her footballer ex was jailed for running a cannabis factory.Luke Foster, 38, got three years last month after admitting charges with two others.Rebekah Vardy has been seen for the first time since her ex was jailedCredit: Click News and MediaLuke Foster ran a cannabis factoryCredit: Nigel Bennett – The SunBecky smiled as she went for a stroll with her daughterCredit: Click News and MediaThey were spotted out and about in Chelsea, west LondonCredit: Click News and MediaHe dated Becky for six years until 2013 and the pair have a son together.The ex-Oxford United and Preston North End defender is serving his jail term at HMP Nottingham.Now Rebekah has broken cover for the first time since Foster’s conviction.She was spotted going for a stroll with one of her daughters in Chelsea, west London.Read More SportRebekah picked up a bouquet of flowers and popped into posh bakery chain Gail’s.Yesterday a source told The Sun: “This is devastating for Becky – she’s only just found out about this.”Of course she’s furious. It’s outrageous. Her sole concern is to protect her son.”She wants to make sure he’s surrounded by people who love him and that this has zero impact on his education or anything else.”Most read in FootballFoster also faces a Proceeds of Crime Act hearing in July.Football’s 10 richest wags including music stars and millionaire modelsHe met Becky in 2007 while signed to Oxford and the pair welcomed a son.But they split in 2013, months before she met Premier League winner Jamie while she was working as a nightclub promoter.Becky had been married twice before, first to an electrician named Mark Godden.The marriage lasted just six months before Becky had a brief fling with singer Peter Andre.Her second marriage was with a timeshare businessman called Steve Clarke.The marriage ended 10 months later after Clarke was jailed for two years after killing two people in a head on collision. More

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      Rebekah Vardy ‘furious’ after footballer ex and dad to one of her kids Luke Foster jailed for running cannabis factory

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      REBEKAH Vardy is said to be furious after her footballer ex was jailed for running a cannabis factory.Luke Foster, 38, got three years last month after admitting charges with two others.Rebekah Vardy’s footballer ex, Luke Foster, has been jailed for running a cannabis factoryCredit: Nigel Bennett – The SunFoster dated Rebekah between 2007 and 2013Credit: GettyThe ex-Oxford United and Preston North End defender is serving his jail term at HMP Nottingham.He dated Becky for six years until 2013 and the pair have a son together.But their bitter split — with Becky meeting Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy months later and marrying him in 2016 — saw repeated clashes in the media.Yesterday, a source said of Foster’s conviction: “This is devastating for Becky — she’s only just found out about this, and of course she’s furious. It’s outrageous.READ MORE ON REBEKAH VARDY“Her sole concern is to protect her son — making sure he’s surrounded by people who love him and that this has zero impact on his education and anything else that could affect a teenage boy.”Foster also faces a Proceeds of Crime Act hearing in July.Foster met Becky in 2007 while signed to Oxford and the pair welcomed a son – but split in 2013, months before she met Premier League winner Jamie while she was working as a nightclub promoter – marrying in 2016 at Peckforton Castle, Cheshire.Speaking in 2017, when his ex was a contestant on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, Foster claimed: “Becky liked the finer things in life. Most read in Football“She wanted the biggest house on the street, expensive handbags.“She drove my Merc, I had a Picasso. “She wouldn’t even let me drive my own car.“I’d pay for things I couldn’t really afford. “I’d get another credit card… eventually it all came crumbling down.”But responding in a statement at the time, a spokeswoman for Becky insisted: “It’s upsetting Luke felt the need to sell yet another untrue story on the mother of his son.Football’s 10 richest wags including music stars and millionaire models“He has already made these claims via a friend in another newspaper over 18 months ago and Mrs Vardy made it very clear then she had separated from Mr Foster months before meeting Jamie Vardy, although as a good mother she kept their family together in the same house for another couple of months so that the children had a ‘normal’ Christmas without being uprooted and disrupted.“Mr Foster has a new girlfriend and a new baby, he should put his efforts into focusing on them instead of still trying to hurt Mrs Vardy and in turn hurt his son who will no doubt hear about this story at school.”READ MORE SUN STORIESBecky had been married twice before, to an electrician Mark Godden which lasted just six months before she had a brief fling with singer Peter Andre, and a second time to timeshare businessman Steve Clarke which ended 10 months later after he was jailed for two years after killing two people in a head on collision.Last night a spokesman for Becky declined to comment. More

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      Redditch United boss who took ‘immediate break from football’ facing cocaine and cannabis supply charges

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      A NON-league footie boss who took a surprise leave of absence from the touchline is facing cocaine and cannabis supply charges.Redditch United announced in February that Matt Clarke, 50, would be having an “immediate break from football for personal reasons”.Redditch United manager Matt Clarke is facing cocaine and cannabis supply charges after the club announced his ‘break from football’ in FebruaryCredit: Redditch UnitedBut it has emerged he appeared at Hereford magistrates’ court with two co-defendants over the drugs allegations on Valentine’s Day.He also faced a charge of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place when indicted at Worcester crown court last month.Clarke, of Bromsgrove, Worcs, will appear again on May 7 for a plea and trial preparation hearing. The Southern Football League Premier Division club’s statement on Clarke’s hiatus came two weeks after the offences are alleged to have taken place on February 13.READ MORE BEAUTIFUL GAMEIt said at the time it “anticipates it to be a short break”.Former right back Clarke played for West Bromwich Albion and Wolves as a youngster.He later joined Kidderminster, Hereford and Telford United.Clarke managed Halesowen and Evesham before joining Redditch in 2020.Most read in FootballRedditch chairman David Faulkner gave “no comment” when asked if Clarke had been sacked or would ever return as manager.Thousands gather for pro-cannabis event in Hyde Park More

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      Cops raid Germany’s biggest slum ‘Zombieland’ in frantic bid to clean up hellhole ahead of England’s Euros visit

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      GERMAN cops raided Frankfurt’s ‘Zombieland’ drugs slum in a frantic bid to clean up the hellhole area before England’s Euros visit.Scores of officers descended on the crime-ravaged Bahnhofsviertel district – two days after The Sun revealed how clueless UEFA recommended it as a base for thousands of travelling Three Lions fans.Cops descended on crime-ravaged Bahnhofsviertel district in FrankfurtCredit: BILD FotoserviceThe operation saw cops in bulletproof vests storm the area, arresting dozens of dealersCredit: BILD FotoserviceThe dangerous area in Frankfurt is plagued by ‘zombie’ drug addictsCredit: Dan CharityThe streets are packed with 5,000 shuffling junkies and 300 dealersCredit: Dan CharityFrankfurt’s railway station area is known as the “most dangerous slum in Germany” – with its streets packed with 5,000 junkies and 300 dealers.The no-go zone is so dangerous that kids are escorted to schools and even road sweepers receive police protection.Officials in the city are desperate to clear up the district before Euro 2024 kicks off in two months – with England playing Denmark on June 20.The major operation last Wednesday saw cops in bulletproof vests storm the station district, arresting dozens of dealers.more on Euro 2024 Pictures show suspects pinned to the ground while having their bags searched for drugs and weapons during the hours-long raid.Others were patted down against walls and were ordered to take off their shoes to check for concealed bags of crack cocaine.,Dozens were said to have been handcuffed and arrested – with local brothels also raided by cops.According to German newspaper Bild, more than 10,000 people have had their details checked by cops in the station area since February.Most read in Euro 2024Five Euros clashes will be played in Frankfurt – and most football fans will arrive at Frankfurt Central Station in the heart of the drugs slum.The Sun revealed last week how tournament organiser UEFA had used its official tournament app to suggest fans STAY in the dangerous district for the crucial group tie with Denmark.Adidas unveil Germany Euro 2024 kitHalf of all the crimes in million-strong Frankfurt are committed on just three streets in the station district – with four violent attacks taking place every day.The area is SO packed with dangerous drug addicts, US companies have banned their employees from walking along them.Politicians have described the violent area – riddled with traditional drugs like heroin and cocaine but also zombifying crystal meth – as “the open wound of Frankfurt”Cornelia Bensinger from the Pro Altstadt association said: “You almost have to be ashamed to be from Frankfurt  And now the gateway to the city looks like Harlem in the 1970s.”The crackdown by cops comes as authorities race to clean up the district, recommended by UEFA as a place for fans to stay.The footballing governing body was condemned by fans after official advice describing Behnhofsviertel as “an especially appealing choice if you’re considering trips to explore the city or its surroundings.”Addicts make no attempt to disguise their drug use on the streetCredit: Dan CharityHeroin and cocaine had been the traditional drugs of choice for addicts in the areaCredit: Dan CharityThe area has been branded ‘the most dangerous slum in Germany’Credit: Dan CharityHalf of all the crimes in Frankfurt are committed on just three streets in the areaCredit: Dan CharityIt is so bad that road sweepers are given police protectionCredit: Dan CharityThe area went downhill during the pandemic when businesses and bars closedCredit: Dan CharityUefa earmarked hotels for tens of thousands of Three Lions supporters attending games at the Deutsche Bank Park stadium, pictured, home of Eintracht Frankfurt More

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      England fans at Euros told by Uefa to book hotels on street with zombie drug addicts in ‘Germany’s biggest slum’

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      CLUELESS football bosses are advising England fans at the Euros in Germany to stay in an area plagued by violent drug addicts dubbed “zombies”.Uefa have earmarked hotels in Frankfurt’s railway station area, or Bahnhofsviertel, as the base for tens of thousands of Three Lions supporters.England fans have been urged to stay in areas of Frankfurt plagued by ‘zombie’ addictsCredit: Dan CharityAddicts make no attempt to disguise their drug use on the streetCredit: Dan CharityThe area has been branded ‘the most dangerous slum in Germany’Credit: Dan CharityThe area is so bad that road sweepers are given police protectionCredit: Dan CharityBut it has been branded “the most dangerous slum in Germany” — with its streets packed with 5,000 shuffling junkies and 300 dealers.Heroin and cocaine had been the traditional drugs of choice, but crystal meth and a new crack cocaine mixture has hit the streets.A drug aid worker said: “It’s mixed together differently. It makes them angrier.”Günter Tauber, former head of the command and situation service of the city police, said: “Aggression is increasing sharply. This new mixture causes users to lose control and they become more aggressive than ever.”READ MORE ON EUROSThe area is so bad that road sweepers are given police protection, two schools have begged for a dedicated security force and US firms have told employees to take taxis even for short trips.Peter Postleb, adviser to the mayor when Frankfurt was a World Cup city in 2006, said pimps and dealers were indiscriminate and would attack even in broad daylight next to packed cafes.The security consultant told The Sun: “I don’t think it’s OK of Uefa to make a recommendation for fans to stay in this area.“Passers-by walking through the Bahnhofsviertel have been robbed and threatened.Most read in Euro 2024“Crack users who take it for a long time, they all have some kind of damage in their psyche and are very aggressive.He added: “Situations can quickly escalate. As a passer-by, you ­unfortunately quickly come into conflict with the scene, which has become very aggressive. You are harassed and pushed.”UEFA Euro 2024: The glamorous life of WAGsMr Postleb said the area went downhill during the pandemic when businesses and bars closed, allowing more space for junkies and dealers to move in.He added: “Police are very aware of the problem. They have been carrying out raids recently, big raids, and the whole of Bahnhofsviertel has been cordoned off.“I have no doubt they will step it up before the tournament.”But they face a race against time — with Harry Kane and his teammates facing Denmark in a crucial group tie on June 20.Uefa advice tells fans: “You’ll discover a variety of accommodation in close proximity to the Central Station or throughout the entire Bahnhofsviertel area.The streets are packed with 5,000 shuffling junkies and 300 dealersCredit: Dan CharityThe area went downhill during the pandemic when businesses and bars closedCredit: Dan Charity“From here, you can easily and conveniently access other key transportation hubs within the city.“This makes Bahnhofsviertel an especially appealing choice if you’re considering trips to explore the city or its surroundings.”DAYTIME GUN FIGHTYet half of all the crimes in Frankfurt are committed on just three streets in the area, with four violent attacks every day.One video shows a man being shot during a daytime gun fight. In another, a pedestrian is knocked out with a single punch, then robbed of his wallet and possessions while he is sprawled on the ground.James Monks, organiser of the England Supporters Club’s West Midlands branch, has followed the official advice and booked a room in the area.The Wolves fan, 31, fumed: “It seems an odd decision from Uefa to recommend fans stay in such a dangerous area. I do wonder if Uefa executives will base themselves in Bahnhofsviertel!“Hopefully the authorities will clean up the area in time but it doesn’t sound good.“I just hope the thousands of England fans travelling to Germany remain safe.”It seems an odd decision from Uefa to recommend fans stay in such a dangerous area.Newcastle United fan David Airey, 39, a member of the England Supporters Travel Club, said: “Uefa must rectify their guidance immediately. As someone travelling to the Euros with my young son, it is worrying that Uefa are offering guidance without fully doing their research first.“Their naivety in this situation could put unsuspecting fans and families in danger. The first they realise there may be problems could be when they arrive.“By this time, it will almost certainly be too late to book somewhere else that is either available or not extortionately priced.”Politicians have described the area as “the open wound of Frankfurt”.Half of all the crimes in Frankfurt are committed on just three streets in the areaCredit: Dan CharityHeroin and cocaine had been the traditional drugs of choiceCredit: Dan CharityCornelia Bensinger, from the Pro Altstadt association, said: “The gateway to the city looks like ­Harlem in the 1970s.”A spokesman for the city said they would need until the end of the week to respond.But Frankfurt Chief Supt Björn Thies insisted: “The Frankfurt police are on duty around the clock in the Frankfurt railway station area with numerous police officers from various departments, both in uniform and in civilian clothes.“In addition to the daily presence, large-scale checks are carried out at regular intervals.”READ MORE SUN STORIESUefa said: “Accommodation options indicated on the event guide are aligned with the host ­cities and reflect the offers provided on all major accommodation booking platforms.“For any updates and further information, we also refer fans who plan to travel to Germany to the respective tourism pages of the respective cities or regions.”Uefa earmarked hotels in Frankfurt’s railway station area as the base for tens of thousands of Three Lions supportersCredit: GettyHarry Kane and his teammates face Denmark in a crucial group tie on June 20Credit: Getty More

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      Wilder blew £100m Anthony Joshua fights after taking PSYCHEDELIC drug that suppressed his ‘killer instinct’, says coach

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      DEONTAY WILDER’s long-awaited showdown with Anthony Joshua was scuppered by his use of PSYCHEDELIC drugs, his head coach has stunningly claimed.The former WBC heavyweight champion was on course to have back-to-back multi-million-pound dust-ups with AJ before his Riyadh rumble with Joseph Parker last December.Deontay Wilder was on course for a two-fight series with long-time rival Deontay WilderCredit: PABut stinker of a display from the Bronze Bomber against Joseph Parker scuppered the back-to-back fightsCredit: GETTYWilder’s head coach claims his use of Ayahuasca has made him less violentCredit: GETTYBut a gun-shy Bronze Bomber turned in a stinker of a performance against the Kiwi and has seemingly forever scuppered one of the biggest fights in the history of the heavyweight division.And head coach Malik Scott has claimed he turned in disaster of a display as multiple doses of Ayahuasca in recent years have dampened his appetite for destruction.The American told Instant Casino: “I think Deontay has a killer instinct in him that you can’t suppress, but I think he enjoyed Ayahuasca.”I think that it possibly did not match the attitude needed in the ring.READ MORE IN BOXING”Because like he said, it made him a bit content and made him have an understanding of the smaller and softer things in life.”And if you’re in that type of space then violence is not a top priority.”But when you’re in a boxing ring violence has got to be [the] top priority.”Violence wasn’t a top priority that night and I think that’s why we came up short.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMalik Scott insists Deontay Wilder will be back to his violent self in his next fightCredit: Alamy Live News”Deontay is a killer, he’s violent, he wants to put holes through you when he punches you, that Deontay didn’t show up that night, he couldn’t pull the trigger.”Wilder has openly spoken about his use of Ayahuasca, a popular South American psychoactive drug.Ahead of his Saudi showdown with Parker, the 38-year-old claimed he felt “reborn” after taking the substance.Wilder will look to get his career back on track this summer in a crunch clash with Chinese clubber Zhilei Zhang.And Scott is adamant the shell of the Alabama slammer that turned up against Parker won’t be who throws down with Zhang.He continued: “That’s not the fighter you’re going to see in his next fight.”He’s taken the initiative to start training way earlier. He knows our back is up against the wall and we know what we need to do.Everything is at stake, not his legacy, he’s already a legend, but concerning becoming two-time heavyweight champion, that part of his legacy is on the line now.”Scott added: “I do not have less belief in him, it was just a bad night at the office, I’ve seen the best of them have those nights.”Zhang is dangerous, but I’m very comfortable and happy with the fight because big Zhang is someone who makes you stay alert and makes you stay elusive.”He’s a big man and he can punch but we know what we have to do to operate on him and do surgery on him and that’s what we are going to do.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s going to be a surgical performance. “What I really like about the fight is how dangerous Zhang is, a very dangerous opponent and that’s going to make Deontay even better.”Deontay Wilder is on course to face Zhilei Zhang in the summerCredit: Getty More

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      Inside Quincy Promes’ horror UAE jail where rape is ‘everyday occurrence’ and 20 men sleep on floor of six-man cells

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      DISGRACED football star Quincy Promes is enduring brutal living conditions in a prison in the United Arab Emirates.Promes, 32, stood out for the likes of Sevilla and Ajax but his career has taken a nosedive after his recent legal troubles.Quincy Promes is serving a six-year prison sentence in the United Arab EmiratesCredit: GettyPromes is still contracted to Spartak Moscow in RussiaCredit: Instagram @qpromesPromes is held in Al Aweer prison where rape is an everyday occurrenceCredit: AFPPromes and his fellow inmates have to shave their heads baldCredit: AFPThe winger has been sentenced to six years in prison for his involvement in the smuggling of 1,363kg of cocaine with an estimated street value of £65million.That came after the ex-Netherlands international received an 18-month sentence last year for stabbing his cousin in the knee at a family party.Promes was away in Russia playing for Spartak Moscow during the legal proceedings but was arrested in Dubai by border control at the request of Dutch authorities last month and wasn’t allowed to fly back.And now the Dutchman is living in the infamous Al Aweer prison in the UAE, which is a far cry from all the glitz and glamour famous footballers usually enjoy.Read More on FootballAccording to De Telegraaf, the ex-Twente star stays in a six-person cell and sleeps in a double bunk bed with up to 20 prisoners also lying on the floor.The cells are freezing cold as well as noisy and more harrowingly rape is an everyday occurrence as the prison has a small number of guards available.Prisoners are also forced to shave their heads bald or else they are deprived TV or phone privileges.The jailhouse also doesn’t serve fruit or vegetables and inmates can only exercise up to three times a week.Most read in FootballThis poses as an issue in Promes’ bid to retain fitness as he is still contracted to Spartak until 2025.The ex-Netherlands youth star can only watch TV outside his cell during the day with other fellow inmates.Dutch football star Quincy Promes charged with attempted murder after ‘stabbing his cousin at family party’ The forward is desperate to be extradited but wants to go back to Russia so that he doesn’t have to serve his sentence in his homeland.Promes shares the cell with other Dutchmen who are also expecting extradition.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThey are joined by other inmates – mostly of Pakistani, Egyptian and Indian descent – who are addicts and not aware of Promes’ status.The player’s lawyers had previously said: “We point out that an independent judge in Dubai will now decide on the Dutch request for extradition. “In general, extradition proceedings can take quite some time and involve many formal steps and requirements.”This is also completely common in the Netherlands. The outcome and duration of the extradition procedure cannot be predicted at this time.” More