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      Shocking moment football coach, 43, punches teen linesman to the ground during 8-0 defeat – as thug avoids prison

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      THIS is the shocking moment a football coach punched a teen linesman to the ground during an 8-0 defeat.Robert Williams-Jones was managing Amlwch Town FC when he grew frustrated at the humiliating scoresheet.The linesman was sent crashing to the groundCredit: Twitter/@marcwebber/Robert Williams-Jones was handed a suspended sentenceJust 15 minutes into the match, the 43-year-old was filmed landing a blow on the linesman – leaving him sprawled on the ground.Footage then showed spectators and staff rushing over to the dugout to help the official, whose age hasn’t been released.Williams-Jones pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm but avoided a prison term.The thug was instead handed a 24 week sentence suspended for 12 months at Caernarfon Magistrates’ Court.Read more newsHe was also ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work and pay £1,000 in compensation.The shocking attack took place in Amlwch, Wales, last April as the North Wales Coast West team took on Penrhyndeudraeth FC.Williams-Jones was stood on the touchline as the linesman did his job when he appeared to assault him out of nowhere.As the teen was sent flying, the game was paused while the raging gaffer returned to his team’s bench.Most read in FootballThe Penrhyn player, who had been acting as voluntary linesman, was then seen standing up looking dazed before being led off the pitch.Footage of the punch was shared widely online – causing police to launch an investigation.Amlwch Town FC later confirmed it had cut ties with Williams-Jones.Penrhyn said at the time: “A fantastic result and performance from the lads today.”Unfortunately, the game was marred by an incident which occurred approximately 15 minutes into the game when a Penrhyn player, acting as a voluntary linesman, was assaulted.”Their manager Riccardo Pellegrino later praised his side, saying: “Your behavior on the pitch after what happened was impeccable, I’m proud to coach this fantastic group of lads.”I’m proud all of you COYC.”The voluntary linesman was attacked on the touchlineCredit: Twitter/@marcwebber/His fellow players came rushing overCredit: Twitter/@marcwebber/ More

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      Premier League star facing rape allegations set to continue being picked for club despite prosecutors mulling charges

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      THE Premier League player facing rape allegations is expected to continue being selected by his club despite prosecutors now mulling bringing formal charges.Metropolitan Police investigators have now passed a formal file into the claims to the Crown Prosecution Service to decide on next steps.The Premier League footballer facing rape allegations continues to be selected by his clubCredit: GettyA total of five women have accused the unnamed top-flight player of rape, sexual assault or controlling behaviour.Despite the allegations first emerging in July 2022 when the player was initially arrested, he has remained available for selection and featured for his club on a regular basis.It is understood that the club is standing by its position that the player involved remains innocent until proven otherwise and therefore should not be punished by his employer.That situation could change, however, if a formal charge is laid by the CPS – but the evolving situation lays bare the quandary clubs face when serious allegations are made against their players.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLManchester United suspended striker Mason Greenwood without pay in January 2022 after he was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape and assault.Greenwood was formally charged nine months later before the case collapsed in February 2023 – at which point United began an in-house investigation.Despite determining, after a lengthy probe, that Greenwood had not committed the offences alleged, the United board, led by then-chief executive Richard Arnold, decided the England striker would never play for the club again.Greenwood was initially sent to Getafe on loan for last season before joining French giants Marseille in a deal worth up to £26million in July.Most read in FootballUnited’s approach to such a delicate issue was put in context by the outcome of the stance taken by Manchester City after left-back Benjamin Mendy was arrested and remanded in custody charged with four counts of rape and one of sexual assault, in August 2021.The first allegations had emerged in 2020, during lockdown, but Mendy remained available for selection and played in the opening game of the following season, 11 days before his arrest.City then suspended the defender, with his pay docked the following month.But after Mendy was cleared following a lengthy trial in January 2023, he sued the club at an employment tribunal – claiming he had been wrongly denied wages when he was available for selection after his release from custody.Despite being subject to strict police reporting conditions, which meant he would have to attend a local station during training sessions and was unavailable to play any night or overseas games, Mendy was eventually awarded £8.5m in withheld wages.The current player’s club is likely to be mindful of both these examples when determining its next steps.At the same time, the decision to keep playing him has brought criticism of the club, Premier League and FA from the alleged victims and their supporters. More

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      Major update on Premier League star accused of raping three women

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      A PREMIER League star accused of rape could face criminal charges after police passed his file to prosecutors.The footballer has been accused of raping three women and sexual offences against a fourth between April 2021 and February 2023.A Premier League footballer could be charged with rapeHe has not been suspended by his club while the investigation is ongoing and remains on a full salary.It has now emerged the Met Police has passed a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service, who will now weigh up whether to charge him.The development comes after the footballer was last year interviewed under caution over an alleged sexual offence relating to a third woman.He remains under police investigation for those alleged sexual offences between 2021 and 2023.The star then returned to a police station in November last year following a rape claim from a fourth woman.He was first held in July 2022 after police swooped on a home in North London.His first alleged victim, in her 20s, claimed she was raped during a break in the Med in June.She fled the five-star resort she was staying in and flew home to her friends and family, it is said.Most read in FootballThe woman is understood to have spoken to police on her return to the UK and showed photos she claimed highlighted bruising on her body after the alleged attack.After his initial arrest, he was later re-arrested on suspicion of two more reported rapes from April and June 2021.The June allegation was later dropped by police.A Met Police said: “Met officers are investigating following a number of reports of alleged sexual offences between 2021 and 2023.“A full file has been passed to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and detectives continue to work with prosecutors.“Those who have come forward to police continue to receive support from Met officers.” More

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      Preston North End star Jordan Storey set to stand trial after pleading not guilty to assault charge

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      A FOOTBALLER is set to stand trial on charges of assault and affray.Defender Jordan Storey, 27, is accused of assaulting Tomas Whatmough.He pleaded not guilty at Preston crown court yesterday to two charges from last January.Preston North End’s Jordan Storey is set to stand trial on charges of assaultA trial lasting up to three days was originally scheduled for 2026, but has been brought forward to May 6 this year.The Preston North End stopper has signed a deal to stay at the club until the summer of 2028.Storey has been at the Lancashire club, who currently lie 14th in the Championship, since 2018, making nearly 200 league appearances for them.He has also played for Exeter City and has been out on loan at Preston’s fellow Championship ­outfit Sheffield Wednesday.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLPreston North End have been contacted for a comment.In November, The Sun revealed that a former Premier League prodigy had been jailed for stabbing a teen with a Rambo knife after turning to crime when his career flopped.Causso Darame left 19-year-old Ronnie Evans partially paralysed with “life-changing injuries” after attacking him in a “vicious” robbery.The 25-year-old, who was signed by Swansea City FC when they were in the Premier League, stole the teen’s neck chain and bracelet.Most read in FootballDarame has now been jailed for four years and four months after he admitted robbery and possession of a knife.Portsmouth Crown Court heard the horror unfolded in the early hours of May 12 last year near Ken’s Fried Chicken restaurant.Brighton ace’s home burgled as model fiancee shares security footage More

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      Argentine football star under investigation after ‘fatally hitting motorcyclist and failing breathalyser test’

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      ARGENTINE footballer Rodrigo Garro is under investigation following a fatal collision with a motorcyclist, according to reports.Garro, who turned 27 today, stars for Brazilian club Corinthians.Corinthians star Rodrigo Garro is under investigation following a fatal collision with a motorcyclistCredit: GettyThe midfielder is under investigation by police after fatally hitting a 30-year-old motorcyclist in General Pico, La Pampa Province, Argentina.According to local reports, the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.At around 5am, the motorcyclist is said to have collided with a truck being driven by Garro at the intersection of Streets 300 and 108 with both vehicle’s travelling in opposite directions.Eyewitnesses said both vehicles were travelling along street 300 when the truck turned onto street 108.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGarro allegedly failed a subsequent breathalyser test – reportedly having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.5 grams – following the incident and was detained by police, but has since been released.Both Garro and his passenger, former team-mate Facundo Castelli, were said to have been unharmed in the collision.The case has been classified as “involuntary manslaughter”.Prosecutor Francisco Cuenca has said authorities are currently analysing the evidence collected from the scene.Most read in FootballAs quoted by footboom1, Cuenca said: “Right now, the classification would be involuntary manslaughter. “We need to wait for the results of the forensic analysis to determine how we proceed from here.”The victim’s body has been taken to the morgue for autopsy while further findings from the forensic examination are awaited.After giving his testimony on the events of the incident, Garro was released by police.Corinthians released a statement on the investigation.It read: “In the early hours of this Saturday (04), midfielder Rodrigo Garro was involved in an accident in La Pampa, Argentina, which, unfortunately, resulted in a fatal victim.”Garro gave his first statements, was released and is now at home.”Football executive Fabinho Soldado and legal affairs director Vinicius Cascone have contacted the athlete’s lawyers and family and will continue to contact them for more information.”The club is following the investigations and will wait for them to be concluded before returning to discuss the case.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Corinthians expresses its solidarity with the victim and his family.”Garro made 36 appearances in the Brazilian Serie A last season, scoring 10 goals and adding 10 assists – the most in the division – as Corinthians finished seventh in the league table. More

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      ‘I was the victim of police brutality’ – ex-SPFL Premiership star accuses cops of beating him up on CHRISTMAS DAY

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      FORMER Hibs star Stephane Omeonga has claimed he was arrested and beaten up by police – on CHRISTMAS DAY.The Belgian midfielder had two loan spells at Easter Road, making 27 appearances.Stephane Omeonga in action for Hibs during his time at Easter RoadCredit: Alamy Live NewsHe also turned out for Livingston whilst in ScotlandCredit: Andrew BarrHe has claimed he was ‘beaten up’ by Italian police officers on Christmas DayCredit: STEPHANE OMEONGAHe shared video footage of a copper appearing to put him in a headlockCredit: STEPHANE OMEONGAOmeonga went on to play 57 Premiership games in two seasons for Livingston before joining Israeli club Bnei Sakhnin two summers ago.He has now accused Italian cops of mistreating him after he attempted to fly to Tel Aviv last week, claiming he suffered “total humiliation.”The 28-year-old posted a video on social media that appeared to show him being manhandled off a plane after an argument with police.Liege-born Omeonga wrote on Instagram: “On December 25th, I was a victim of police brutality.”During a flight between Rome and Tel Aviv, after boarding the plane and taking my seat, a steward approached me about an alleged issue with my documents and asked me to leave the aircraft.”Confident in the validity of my documents, I calmly asked him what kind of issue.”The police were called, and I was handcuffed and forcibly removed from the plane. Once outside the aircraft, away from the view of witnesses, the police violently threw me to the ground, beat me, and one of them pressed his knee against my head.”I was then taken in a police vehicle, handcuffed like a criminal, to the airport. An ambulance arrived, but in a state of shock, I was unable to respond to the paramedics’ questions. Shortly after, I heard over the police car’s radio, ‘He refused medical care; everything is fine.’ Most read in Football”This was completely false, I asked them to take me in the ambulance with them scared to what the police could do to me.”Next, I was placed in a grey room, without food or water, and left in a state of total humiliation for several hours. Upon my release, I learned that a police officer had filed a complaint against me for injuries allegedly caused during the arrest, even though I was handcuffed.Hibs players celebrate 2-1 over Edinburgh rivals Hearts in Boxing Day derbyFurthermore, to this day, I have not received any justification for my arrest.”As a human being and a father, I cannot tolerate any form of discrimination. This arrest is just the visible tip of the iceberg. “Many people who look like me cannot find work, have no access to housing, or cannot participate in the sports they love, simply because they are Black.”We must stand united and raise our voices to educate those around us—our colleagues, neighbours, and friends—about this issue that plagues our society and hinders its progress. Peace.”Omeonga won eight Belgium Under-21 caps.Of Congolese descent, in addition to Hibs and Livi he also played for Italian sides Genoa, Avellino and Pescara as well as Cercle Brugge in his homeland.READ MORE SUN STORIESSunSport has approached the Italian National Police for comment.Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Shocking moment gunman shoots pistol during mass brawl between football players as others flee for safety

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      THIS is the terrifying moment a gunman shot his pistol at a footballer during a mass brawl at a teenage match.Alarming footage caught on a fans mobile phone shows the punch up in full flow at a game on December 19 in Rosario, Argentina.An armed man shot his pistol during a fight between players in ArgentinaMobile footage caught the terrifying incident on December 19Players and spectators ran for their livesTwo youngsters were swinging punches at each other before a spectator walks onto the turf to follow the fight.The shooter then raised an automatic pistol and fired at point-blank range at one of the players at the centre of the fight.Players and spectators ran for their lives after the shot rung out in front of a large crowd.One teenager in a red shirt, who was in the midst of the bust-up, clutched his arm as if he had been wounded.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHis two teammates help him from the pitch and his punching opponent ran off, before the video later went viral on social media.Meanwhile, the gunman, who had to be held back by a young woman, waved his weapon in the air and pointed in the opposite direction.It is unclear whether the shooting was triggered randomly by the violence on the pitch or if the gunman was targeting a specific player.The club ground owner later told local media: “Both teams use the ground regularly.Most read in Football”But had never seen the man with the gun before. We’re going to rise above this.”Police are understood to be investigating the shooting, according to NewsX.Hibs star in x-rated blast at rivals Hearts Last month, the leader of a notorious group of football hooligans in Argentina was shot dead near his club’s stadium in Rosario.Andres Bracamonte had spent more than 20 years as head of the Rosario Central supporters’ gang and had a history of taking part in violent conflicts with rival hooligans.He and his deputy, Daniel “Rana” Atardo, were just four blocks from the Gigante de Arroyito stadium when they were gunned down by a motorcyclist on Saturday.Rosario Central had just played a league game, but Bracamonte did not attend.He had been banned from matches because of previous incidents and had been accused extortion by Argentine authorities. More

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      Football fan, 36, killed after being hit by car while ‘walking to match with his dad’ as ‘devastated’ family pay tribute

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      A FOOTBALL fan has died after being hit by a car on the way to a game with his dad.Jordan Hattersley, 36, was struck while walking to Bramall Lane with to watch Sheffield United play Sunderland on November 29.The horror collision took place at around 7.25pm and Jordan was rushed to hospital from the scene.But he tragically died in hospital earlier this month.His dad Richard Hattersley today paid an emotional tribute, saying: “Jordan was devoted to Sheffield United. It was his main outlet after his family.”He was following his passion, and at the matches he was an inspiration and role model to his brother and sister. “We are all devastated by his loss.”Jordan and his wife Kirsty, who had a little boy, had been together for 13 years and tied the knot in Cyprus earlier this year.She said: “We thought we had time. We should have had time. “We were at the height of our relationship, on cloud nine and just high on life and it’s all been ripped away in a split second.”Most read in FootballKirsty explained how the couple’s six-year-old son, Freddie, has been traumatised by the tragedy,She added how the family donated Jordan’s organs and said: “He’s given the gift of life this Christmas.”The mum also praised staff on the critical care ward at the Northern General Hospital for the way they battled to save her husband.She said “You bought us precious time with Jordan and a chance to say our goodbyes and, for that, me and his family will be eternally grateful.”A spokesperson for South Yorkshire police said: “Our officers were called at 7.25pm on Friday 29 November to reports that a car had been in collision with a pedestrian on Suffolk Road, at the junction with Granville Road.”It is understood the vehicle, a red Lexus, was travelling on Suffolk Road in the direction of Queens Road when it was in collision with the pedestrian, who has now been named as Jordan Hattersley, as he crossed the street. “He was taken to hospital with serious injuries and sadly died in hospital earlier this month.”Jordan, who lived in Treeton, had been walking to the Sheffield United ground with his father and two younger siblings to watch Sheffield United play Sunderland when the collision occurred.”The force are continuing to appeal for information and urging anyone who could help with their investigation to come forward. READ MORE SUN STORIES”If you think you can help, you can report online here, or call us on 101,” the spokesperson added.”Please quote incident number 828 of 29 November 2024 when you get in touch. Footage can be submmited directly to the investigation team via this link.”Jordan Hattersley, 36, was struck while walking to Bramall Lane with his father and two younger siblingsCredit: PA More