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    Britain’s first £1million footballer Trevor Francis cuts out estranged sons from will as he leaves behind huge sum

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    BRITAIN’S first £1million footballer Trevor Francis left £1.9million in his will — but cut out his two estranged sons.The ex-England striker, who died last July aged 69, gave strict instructions that his boys, James and Matthew, were not to benefit.Trevor Francis, Britain’s first ever footballer to sign for £1million, handed his fortune to his siblings in his will after cutting out his estranged sonsCredit: GettyInstead, he handed his fortune to his siblings — brother Ian and sister Carolyn. His hairdresser wife, Helen, died from breast cancer two years before him.In his will, drawn up in February 2019, he wrote: “I wish to make it clear in this my will that I have not included my children as beneficiaries due to the fact that we have become estranged following family differences over the last several months.“Neither of my children are financially dependent on me.”READ MORE BEAUTIFUL GAMETrevor, who signed for Nottingham Forest for £1million in 1979 and helped them win the European Cup that year, died from a heart attack in Spain.Both sons attended his funeral, which was held near Marbella.But his will says his British estate should be shared equally between his brother and sister, who both live in Plymouth. It does not cover his Spanish estate, thought to include an apartment near Marbella.Most read in FootballThe causes of the rift with his sons were not given. But in 2013, James, then 26, was charged with burgling the Warwickshire home. Secretary of State for Housing Robert Jenrick admits he can see why inheritance tax is ‘particularly unpopular’ in the UKHe was cleared by a jury after his dad spoke up for him in court, where he insisted his boys were well brought up. 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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      Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley appealing order to pay £3.4million to Greek shipping tycoon

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      NEWCASTLE United co-owner Amanda Staveley is appealing against an order to pay £3.4million to a shipping tycoon.She had been given until Monday to transfer the money to Victor Restis or face a court bankruptcy petition.Amanda Staveley is appealing against an order to pay £3.4m to Greek tycoon Victor RestisCredit: PANewcastle United director Ms Staveley owns a 6% chunk of the clubCredit: GettyThat would disqualify Ms Staveley, worth £110million, as a director at Newcastle, where she has a six per cent share.Her first bid to throw out the case was dismissed but yesterday she filed documents at the High Court seeking an appeal.If granted it will be heard later this year.The spat stems from a £10million payment Greek magnate Mr Restis, 55, made to Ms Staveley, 51, in 2008, which he wants her to repay.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHe demanded £37million including an interest payment of £31million — branded “exorbitant” by Ms Staveley’s lawyers.Ted Loveday, representing her, had argued the dealmaker felt “intimidated” into signing documents that made her liable to repay Restis instead of her investment firm.Insolvency Judge Daniel Schaffer previously dismissed her case as it “ventured into the realm of fantasy”.A spokesman for Staveley said at the time that she did not accept the ruling.Most read in FootballNewcastle reveal incredible new hi-tech shirt that allows deaf fans to experience atmosphere for first time More

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      Kyle Walker reveals gender of fourth baby with Annie Kilner & hints at name as pals say he was by her side during birth

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      MANCHESTER City’s Kyle Walker has become a dad for the sixth time after estranged wife Annie ­Kilner gave birth to a boy.Pals said Annie, 30, was “doing well” and the England defender, 33, held her hand at the delivery. Kyle Walker has become a father for the sixth time after estranged wife Annie ­Kilner gave birth to a boyCredit: BackGridAnnie was already mum to three of Kyle’s childrenCredit: Refer to CaptionFriends said Kyle ‘couldn’t be happier’ after estranged wife Annie gave birth this weekKyle and Annie pictured together in 2018The couple, who now have four sons, took time apart in January after it was revealed Walker had a second child with model Lauryn Goodman, 33.Friends said the defender, 33, “couldn’t be happier” after Annie gave birth this week — their fourth son together.Annie — already mum to Roman, 11, Riaan, seven, and Reign, five — was “doing well”.A source said: “Mum and baby are both happy and healthy.READ MORE ON KYLE WALKER“Kyle couldn’t be happier to have four boys and is so proud of Annie.“He was by her side when she gave birth. “It has not been an easy few months for them but Kyle is doing everything he can to ­support Annie.”The newborn’s name is under wraps for now but it is likely to begin with “R”, like his brothers.Most read in FootballThe Sun revealed in January that Annie had kicked Kyle out of the family’s £3.5million home in Prestbury, Cheshire.But a friend said: “Having their son has made Kyle and Annie think about their relationship and they are committed to working on it together.”Man City star Kyle Walker names shock opponent who is toughest he has ever facedLast month she was there to see Kyle captain England for the first time, as he walked out with their three sons at Wembley before the match against Brazil.He got injured in that game but is expected to be in the Man City squad for tonight’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid.Pals said Annie was keen for him to remain a stable fixture in their young family’s life.The friend added: “Having Kyle in the delivery suite was a no-brainer for Annie.“While they are still navigating their relationship as a couple, Annie would never stop Kyle from spending time with their children.”Kyle with three of his kids with Annie, right, ahead of an international friendly match at Wembley Stadium last monthKyle also has two children with Lauryn GoodmanCredit: Click News and MediaTheir split came after Lauryn revealed Kyle was the father of her young son and daughter.In a bombshell interview with The Sun, Kyle said he bitterly regretted hurting “soulmate” Annie.The footballer said: “What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility. “I made idiot choices and idiot decisions.”READ MORE SUN STORIESKyle landed a first Treble with City last season and is again pushing to win the Prem, FA Cup and Champions League.A pal said he was fully focused on tonight’s game at the Etihad, adding: “He can’t wait to get back out on the pitch with the squad.”ANNIE AND KYLE’S RELATIONSHIP
      Annie Kilner and Kyle Walker started dating in their teens.
      The brunette beauty said: “When we started going out it was love at first sight.”
      They were together for over nine years before splitting in May 2019.
      Walker then became a dad for the fourth time after a short-term relationship with Lauryn Goodman.
      Despite the challenges in their relationship, Walker and Kilner put their troubles behind them and got married at the beginning of 2022 after the England star proposed with a £250,000 engagement ring.
      In March 2023, the pair were spotted kissing in public, with life seemingly back to normal.
      The couple then split in January 2024 after Goodman revealed the footballer was the father of her two children. More

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      Man City hero Jack Grealish reveals steamy new nighttime ritual that leaves him feeling ‘so good’

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      JACK Grealish has been getting steaming again – after he confessed to having a sauna every night before he goes to bed.The Manchester City and England winger is well known for his love of a boozy night out, famously partying for days in his City kit after winning the treble.Jack Grealish has confessed to having a sauna every night before he goes to bedCredit: InstagramGrealish had a traditional Swedish sauna hut installed at his £5.6m mansionCredit: InstagramBut he has now had a traditional Swedish sauna hut installed at his £5.6m mansion in Cheshire where he lives with Wag Sasha Attwood.And each night the 28-year-old wanders into the garden to spend at least ten minutes sweating out any toxins in temperatures of 110C.Once finished, he then spends another ten minutes sitting outside in the open to enjoy the fresh air.A source said: “Jack loves to get steaming when the time is right and makes no apology for it. But it seems like as he’s matured he’s discovered there are different ways to spend your time.READ MORE ON GREALISH“His partner Sasha is big on health and fitness and they are enjoying being able to pop into their own personal sauna whenever they want. It’s become his new routine before bed.”The moneybags Man City star filmed an ad last month with some of his England teammates.The winger signed up for a new Hellman’s mayonnaise advert campaign.Insiders said the mayo ad would air in the run up to the Euros in Germany this summer.Most read in FootballA source said: “Jack is a man in demand off the pitch and he’s the star of a new Hellman’s mayo ad.“He took part in a video shoot alongside some other England players in Manchester.Jack Grealish’s dog did ‘the biggest s***’ on Man City’s training pitch as England star reveals unusual habits“The details of the shoot are being kept under wraps but it’ll show Jack and his teammates enjoying a squirt or two of the white stuff.” More

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      Arsenal hunting down sick racist who posted vile tweet about England ace Bukayo Saka

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      ARSENAL have stepped up their efforts in the hunt for a racist who abused forward Bukayo Saka on social media.The Premier League side contacted X/Twitter bosses at the weekend to demand the post be removed.Arsenal have stepped up their efforts in the hunt for the racist who abused Bukayo Saka onlineCredit: AlamySaka also received racist abuse after missing a penalty in the Euro 2020 finalCredit: AlamyAnd they are now working with data science company Signify to unmask the troll.The firm uses AI tech to identify abusive social media users.Last year, 18 Arsenal members were banned as a result of its probes.Yesterday, London’s Met Police also confirmed officers are investigating the offensive post, but said no arrests had yet been made.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSSaka, 22 — who played in yesterday’s 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa — was subjected to a vile slur by the yob who said he “needs to be humbled before he ruins this sport any further”.It came after Arsenal’s 2-2 Champions League draw with Bayern Munich last Tuesday in which Saka went down late on and appealed for a penalty.Some fans believe he tried to con the referee by throwing himself into Bayern’s goalie.His abuser’s account has now been made private, so it is not known if the offensive post has been deleted or not.Most read in FootballHowever, The Sun on Sunday revealed Elon Musk’s platform had refused to remove it after it was reported — insisting it “did not violate safety policies”.A source at Arsenal said: “Player welfare is our first priority and our full focus is on supporting Bukayo. We have began our own investigation to attempt to identify the abuser and have contacted X.Raging Bukayo Saka pushed away from referee after Arsenal are denied last-minute penalty against Bayern Munich “We’ll always take strong action to stamp out this abhorrent behaviour.”Arsenal began working with Signify after Saka and England teammates Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho were racially abused for missing penalties in the Euro 2020 final shootout defeat to Italy.The Sun approached X for comment.X refused to remove the racist postCredit: Rex More

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      Fury as racist post about England football ace Bukayo Saka STAYS on Twitter because it ‘doesn’t break safety policies’

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      CAMPAIGNERS blasted X/Twitter today for failing to remove a fresh racist post targeting England and Arsenal ace Bukayo Saka.It included a vile photoshopped image and called him an “ape” — yet Elon Musk’s social media firm insisted it “did not violate safety policies”.Twitter/X failed to remove a racist post targeting England footballer Bukayo SakaCredit: The FA / GettyEquality think-tank British future slammed Twitter/X boss Elon Musk for a ‘systemic failure’ to tackle the most obvious and appalling racismCredit: ReutersThe disgusting tweet follows race-hate messages after the Euros final in 2021 in which Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho missed in a penalty shoot-out defeat to Italy.Furious Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate branded those offensive rants “unforgivable” and X/Twitter promised a crackdown.The latest taunt — sparking fears of more to come in this summer’s tournament — followed Arsenal’s Champions League match against Bayern Munich on Tuesday.Saka, 22, believed he should have had a last-minute penalty but some posters accused him of trying to con the ref. READ MORE ON BUKAYO SAKAThe troll wrote that he “needs to be humbled before he ruins this sport any further” and posted the image.User Andrew Howard reported the post immediately. He wrote in an update: “Three days later, X says, ‘Nah, doesn’t violate our safety policies’, so it’s still up.“I guess that means it will be open season again this summer on England’s players. Pathetic.”Sunder Katwala, director of equality think-tank British Future, said: “There’s been a systematic failure by X/Twitter under Elon Musk to tackle even the most obvious and appalling racism, like this tweet.Most read in Football“It breaks all the promises they made after the Euros. And, if they don’t get their house in order, this year’s tournament will be blighted again. They need to sort it out.”Tory MP Tracey Crouch, vice-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Football Supporters, said: “This post is disgusting and simply unacceptable.Arsenal fans fall in love with Bukayo Saka after response to young kid asking him to join struggling League One club “X should take it down immediately and put measures in place to stop another torrent of racist abuse towards football players.”Earlier tonight, the FA also called on X/Twitter to remove the post.A spokesman told The Sun on Sunday: “Incidents of racism and discrimination have no place in football or wider society, and we are very concerned about the rise in online abuse in recent years.“We worked closely with the Government to ensure the newly introduced Online Safety Act effectively tackles offensive and discriminatory abuse online, and better protects social media users.“We continue to urge the Government to ensure the independent regulator, Ofcom, has sufficient powers to hold social media companies to account.“We also implore social media companies to introduce better tools so users are free from damaging discrimination.”According to the rules and policies section of X/Twitter’s website, “hateful conduct” is a violation of its safety guidelines.It defines this as attacking people “on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, caste, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religious affiliation, age, disability, or serious disease”.The penalty for violations depends on the severity and the individual’s previous record. It can include suspending the account that posted it.However, in a direct reply to Mr Howard’s complaint, it said: “After reviewing the available information, we want to let you know it hasn’t broken our safety policies. “If this account breaks our policies in future, we’ll notify you.”Researchers found the use of offensive slurs increased after Musk took over the site in October 2022. READ MORE SUN STORIESBut the billionaire claims “hate speech impressions” have fallen.X/Twitter was approached for comment earlier today. More

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      Woman at centre of Christian Horner sexting scandal set to be quizzed by investigators within days

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      THE woman at the centre of the Christian Horner sexting scandal is set to be grilled again by investigators this week.She will be re-interviewed as part of an appeal, after her complaint against the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 boss was dismissed.The woman at the centre of the Christian Horner sexting scandal is set to be re-interviewed as part of an appeal within daysCredit: AFPHorner is married to ex-Spice Girl Geri HalliwellCredit: GettyThe woman, who has been suspended from her job at the team’s UK headquarters, challenged the independent report into her claims.A new barrister has been appointed for the appeal and is due to speak to her within days.Her evidence could also see Horner — married to Spice Girl Geri Halliwell— quizzed again.An F1 source said: “No one wants this to drag on any longer than it needs to. READ MORE ON CHRISTIAN HORNER”Red Bull has made it clear that once the appeal is over, they are willing to be fully transparent.“They don’t want to do anything that compromises the process but when it’s done, the gloves are off.”Bosses remain unlikely to publish the full report into the scandal, however, as both sides have signed confidentiality agreements.The woman has separately lodged a complaint against Horner with the sport’s ruling body, the FIA.Most read in MotorsportBoss Mohammed Ben Sulayem held an hour-long meeting with Horner during the Bahrain GP back in February.Christian Horner responds as accuser suspended & woman guilty over Baldwin film death – 60-Second BriefingGeri was reportedly ‘in turmoil’ over the scandalCredit: Getty More

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      Hero nanny saved Harry Kane’s kids in 3-car smash after calmly stopping Mercedes to avoid careering into another motor

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      A BRITISH nanny was praised yesterday for saving footie star Harry Kane’s children in a three-car smash.A young driver in a Renault cut across their people carrier to turn into a junction — crunching into its front and sending both ­vehicles spinning towards an oncoming Land Rover Defender.Harry Kane with wife Katie and their three childrenKane’s kids were travelling in the Mercedes van when the crash happenedCredit: Hohenschäftlarn volunteer fire departmentHis three daughters were taken to hospital but found to be unharmedCredit: Hohenschäftlarn volunteer fire departmentDespite its airbags being triggered, the nanny calmly brought the £100,000 Mercedes to a halt, steering clear of the out-of-control Renault and avoiding careering into the 4×4.The quick-thinking nanny, 24, was said to be “left terrified”.England and Bayern Munich ace Kane’s daughters Ivy, seven, and ­Vivienne, five and his eldest son Louis, three, were taken to hospital in ­Germany but found to be unharmed.A source told The Sun: “The Kane’s nanny did an incredible job of protecting the children.Read More on Football“None of this is her fault. She might be on German roads, but she had right-of-way. It was the German driver who cut across her path and smashed into her.“She would only have had milliseconds to react.“You can see from the pictures it was a serious smash, but the Kane children would have felt nothing other than a bang. She really has averted disaster.”The accident near Schaftlarn, south of Munich, came at 5.15pm on Monday — around the same time Kane and his team-mates arrived in London before their 2-2 draw with Arsenal.Most read in FootballKane played and scored in Tuesday night’s Champions League game.Local fire chief Daniel Buck said the family’s people carrier “had a lot of damage”. Heartbroken Kane’s hopes of winning Bundesliga all but over as he misses sittersHe added: “The good news was nobody had really strong injuries, more minor injuries typical for a car accident. Thank God nobody was really injured. It was really lucky for all.”The Renault driver, a 20-year-old woman, could be punished with a fine of as little as £150. She could have been charged with “negligent assault” and, if anyone had been injured, faced up to three years behind bars.But officers are said to be looking at the “lucky escape” as an accident.A source insisted: “It was clearly the Renault that caused the crash. The Kanes’ Mercedes had right-of-way and the other driver has cut across the van.“It doesn’t bear thinking about what might have happened if the nanny had been going any faster.There was a crash, but the kids are fine, and none were injuredKane’s spokesman “If anyone was injured the driver could be prosecuted. But incredibly, everyone was unharmed so she may well just get a fixed penalty notice.“She must have been stunned when she found out she smashed into the Bayern star’s car.”Kane, 30, is in his first season with the Munich giants after leaving ­Tottenham Hotspur for £82million and has scored 38 goals in 39 games.His spokesman reassured fans: “There was a crash, but the kids are fine, and none were injured.READ MORE SUN STORIES“No injuries at all. They went to ­hospital for a routine check-up.”Kane’s wife Katie, 31, and their ­youngest child Henry, seven months, were not in the car.A Renault driver smashed into the black Mercedes while trying to turn onto a motorway slip roadCredit: Hohenschäftlarn Fire DepartmentEmergency services transported eight people to hospitalCredit: Hohenschäftlarn Fire DepartmentThe Renault driver could be punished with just a fine as little as £150Credit: Hohenschäftlarn volunteer fire department More