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      Man Utd legend Nicky Butt ADMITS breaking motorcyclist’s leg after smashing into him in Range Rover

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      MAN Utd legend Nicky Butt today admitted breaking a motorcyclist’s leg after smashing into him while driving in his Range Rover.The Class of ’92 graduate was driving carelessly through Burnley, Lancashire, when he failed to spot the rider.Nicky Butt has pleaded guilty to causing serious injury to a riderCredit: John GladwinVictim Andrew Fielden suffered a broken left leg, which needed metal rods inserted following an operation, and severe bruising.Butt, 49, appeared at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court today where he admitted causing serious injury by careless driving.The former England star was handed am interim driving ban following the October 2022 crash.He could face up to two years in jail or an unlimited fine when he is sentenced on a date to be set.Read more newsThe court heard Butt, who was picking up at his son at the time, suffered a “momentary lapse of concentration”.Prosecutor Graeme Tindall said: “What appears to have happened is a number of vehicles pass what appears to look like a HGV.“Mr Butt having let the HGV come past, pulls out and this is when Mr Fielden is coming past on the motorcycle.”The court was told Mr Fielden was left with no memory of the crash other than waking up in hospital “in immense pain”.Most read in FootballButt remained at the scene and has since written an apology to the rider.Mr Fielden chose not to share a victim impact statement and said previously he does not “any ill feeling to the other party”.John Dye, defending the ex-footballer, said: “The loss of his licence is going to be extremely inconvenient to him and his family but that is the inevitable consequence of this case.”Butt was a instrumental part of Alex Ferguson’s youth team – rising through the ranks with David Beckham, Ryan Giggs and the Nevilles.David Beckham, Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs celebrate at Wembley as Salford City break into Football League with National League playoff final over FyldeThe midfielder began his professional career stepping in for Roy Keane as a sub before he landing a full-time spot when Paul Ince left in 1995.Along with the rest of the Class of ’92, Butt helped Utd win countless trophies as the club became a dominant force.This included the Champions League Final in 1999, where the Red Devils made history by winning the treble.By the time he left in 2004, the footballer had helped Utd win six Premier League titles, three FA Cups and a Champions League trophy.READ MORE SUN STORIESButt later had spells at Newcastle and Birmingham City before moving into management in 2016 for Utd’s U23 team.In 2014, he bought Salford City along with Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, and Gary and Phil Neville.Butt appeared at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court todayCredit: John GladwinButt was part of the Class of 92 squadHe played 270 games for Utd during his 12 years on the senior teamCredit: PA:Empics Sport More

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      Dingaan Thobela dead at 57: Former three-time boxing world champion dies as police find his body at his home

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      FORMER boxing champion Dingaan Thobela has been found dead at his home in Johannesburg after battling with a short illness.Thobela, 57, united both black and white supporters during his career which stretched from before and after apartheid and he was known as the “Rose of Soweto”.Ex-boxing world champion Dingaan Thobela has died aged 57Credit: GettyThobela won belts in two weight classesThe icon who grew up in the townships won the WBO lightweight title in 1990 and the WBA lightweight title in 1993 and the WBC super-middleweight title in 2000.His career stretched from 1990 to 2006 and the boxer from Chiawelo, Soweto, was still cheered on the streets and continued to do charity work to help those in poverty.When he failed to answer his mobile phone for several days friends went to his flat in Mayfair, Johannesburg, on Monday night and forced the door and found him dead.A close friend said: “It was not like him to not answer his mobile phone and his family worried about him accompanied police to his home and found he had passed on”.READ MORE IN BOXINGHis poor health prevented him from attending Boxing SA’s symposium as a star guest at the Arena Holdings offices in Parktown last Friday and he often joked about a “comeback”.Thobela held 3 world titles in two-weight divisions — the first two being the WBO and WBA lightweight belts in the lightweight divisions early in his career – then went up a weight.The “Rose” finally bloomed when he won the most prestigious WBC super-middleweight belt in 2000 via a 12th-round stoppage victory over defending champion Glen Catley.The victory at Carnival City in Brakpan under trainer Elias Tshabalala in his corner sealed Thobela’s place in South African history as one of their nation’s finest ever athletes.Most read in BoxingLegend Thobela was separated from his common law wife Sandra with whom they had two children together Ntombi and Dingaan Thobela Junior who he was still close to.He enjoyed SA support beyond colour lines as his victories outside SA brought traffic to a standstill with wild celebrations in townships and white areas when he became champ.Francis Ngannou’s 15-month-old son tragically dies as UFC champion-turned boxer shares heartbreaking post More

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      Leeds United Supporters’ Trust apologise after fans booed dad of QPR youngster who was stabbed to death

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      LEEDS fans were heard booing while a man whose son got stabbed to death was addressing supporters at Loftus Road on Friday.QPR youth player Kiyan Prince was 15 when he was killed outside his school gates in Edgware while trying to peacefully break up a fight between peers in 2006.Kiyan Prince was stabbed at his school gates in EdgwareCredit: PA:Press AssociationDr Mark Prince OBE appealed to end knife and gun crime at Loftus RoadCredit: RexAnd his grieving father Dr Mark Prince OBE, speaking ahead of the 18th anniversary of his son’s death, appealed on the pitch at half-time for an end to knife and gun crime on our streets.And he also spoke about The Kiyan Prince Foundation that works with youths in a bid to reduce violent crime.Yet he was met by loud boos from a section of the travelling supporters.Prince asked them: “Are you booing? Wow! You’ve got family? You have got kids, haven’t you?”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLet’s not forget two Leeds fans – Kevin Speight, 40, and Christopher Loftus, 37 – were stabbed to death in Turkey ahead of the Uefa Cup semi-final with Galatasaray in April 2000.Thankfully, Leeds fans turned on the hecklers and their supporters groups have been quick to apologiseLeeds United Supporters’ Trust said: “LUST & LUSC would like to address the booing during Mark Prince’s speech at half time of last night’s game, and would like to offer our sincere apologies.”To provide some context, the fans in the away end were unable to hear the content being spoken due to the quality of the sound system, or see the big screen, which led to a frustrated and unfortunate reaction during Mark’s speech.Most read in Football”Leeds United have spoken to us and said that they weren’t made aware that Mark was going to be speaking at half time, otherwise communications would have been issued to supporters before the game.”The club will also be reaching out to QPR and Mark individually to apologise for the incident.”As a group of fans that know all too well the dangers of knife crime, we would like to assure those connected to Mark and the wider QPR family that had our fans understood the importance and sensitive nature of the speech last night, in no way would Leeds fans have reacted in the way they did.”We also want to acknowledge the great work the Kiyan Prince Foundation does.”We pass on our sincere apologies to Mark, his family, the fans and to QPR.”Mark Prince issued a response on behalf of the Kiyan Prince Foundation.He said: “When I went up to do the speech to the QPR fans a lot of the Leeds fans were booing.”My heart has already been broken into a million pieces, so some booing from Leeds fans is not going to damage me.”I have spent the last 18 years building and working for a great team of people to build the Kiyan Prince Foundation.”We care about everybody’s young people, we care about people in our community and a few Leeds fans do not represent the whole of Leeds United.My heart has already been broken into a million piecesDr Mark Prince OBE”We have nothing against Leeds, the CEO has already messaged and apologised as have fans.”It is silly to take it any further or make it deeper than that.”You are always going to people in life who may not see things in the way we see things.”It is all love.”The QPR Supporters’ Trust also responded to the statement on social media.A statement read: “QPR1st Supporters Trust welcomes today’s statement from @lufctrust and @LUSCExec (Trust and Supporters Club).”The events at half time were unsavoury to say the least, and went some way towards spoiling an otherwise wonderful night for QPR fans in the stadium.”Mark prince OBE is a hugely respected and loved figure for what he has achieved in turning the dreadful untimely death of his son into a positive for the wider community.”We accept that there are mitigating factors behind the negative response of some away fans. We acknowledge that knife crime is also a subject very close to the hearts of the Leeds fanbase.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We thank the Leeds fans groups for their words and efforts to reach out and make amends. Knife crime is a scourge across the country, both north and south.”We look forward to supporting Mark and the Kiyan Prince Foundation (@TheKPF) in the years to come.” More

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      Burnley fan charged with public order offence after ­’mocking Munich air disaster at Man Utd clash’

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      A FOOTIE fan has been charged with a public order offence after ­allegedly mocking the Munich air disaster while celebrating a goal against Man United.Nathan Rawlinson, 44, was arrested over alleged “tragedy chanting” after Burnley’s late equaliser in Saturday’s clash. A Burnley supporter has been charged with a public order offence after ­allegedly mocking the Munich air disaster while celebrating a goal against Man UnitedVideos online show a man seemingly making plane gestures at Old Trafford fans — a reference to the 1958 disaster that killed 23, including eight Busby Babes.The fan also appeared to shout “Munich” after Zeki Amdouni’s 87th-minute penalty.Rawlinson, of Bacup, Lancs, has been bailed to face court at a later date.Burnley FC condemned the “offensive footage”.read more on footballBurnley previously condemned the “offensive footage” and vowed to work with Man United and police to identify and prosecute fans involved.The club said: “We are aware of offensive footage currently circulating on social media from the away end of today’s fixture at Old Trafford.“Tragedy-related gesturing and chanting is completely unacceptable, and Burnley Football Club take a zero-tolerance approach.“We will continue to work with Greater Manchester Police, Lancashire Police and Manchester United to help identify and prosecute the individuals responsible.”Most read in FootballThe Premier League added in a statement: “There is no place for football tragedy abuse in our game.“We strongly condemn this behaviour and sanctions are in place to ensure anybody found guilty faces consequences.Man City fan appears to mock Man United over Munich air disaster with sick aeroplane gesture during derby clash”We continue to treat this as an unacceptable issue and fully support Burnley FC, Manchester United and the police in identifying and prosecuting those responsible.” More

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      Teammates reeling after two Premier League footballers are arrested over ‘rape’ and suspended by club

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      TEAMMATES have been left reeling after two Premier League footballers were arrested in a rape probe and suspended by the club.The players, both 19, were arrested at the weekend after the alleged victim contacted cops.Two footballers were arrested after a rape allegation was made (stock image)Officers swooped on the club’s stadium and spoke to one of the players.He was driven out of the ground in a club Mercedes to a nearby police station where he was formally arrested on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape.Sources said he was allowed to leave the stadium after a brief interview before he was then arrested later that night.The player, 19, spent the night in the cells and was later quizzed by detectives under caution.read more on footballHis team-mate, also 19, was arrested the following day and questioned on suspicion of rape.Teammates and club officials were left reeling from their arrests.A source said: “News began to filter through the club on Monday morning.”Everyone is understandably shocked at what has unfolded.Most read in Football”The club is also trying to get to the bottom of what has happened.”But with an ongoing police investigation and the seriousness of the allegations both players have been suspended.”Yesterday, police said the pair had been released on bail pending further inquiries.The alleged rape is said to have taken place on Friday night.The alleged victim contacted officers hours later and filed a formal complaint.A police spokesman said: “Officers have arrested two men following a report of a rape.”A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape. A second 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape.“Both men have since been released on police bail.”A source told The Sun how the police arrived at the stadium to speak to the footballer.They added: “He was taken to a private room within the ground and was spoken to by police.“The player left the club with another individual and was formally arrested by police later that night.”The club previously said they would not be making any further comment while police investigated.The Premier League has been plagued by a series of high-profile sex scandals.Man United striker Mason Greenwood, 22, was suspended in 2022 after he was arrested for attempted rape.The case was later dropped and he is now on loan at Spanish side Getafe.Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy, 29, was cleared of multiple rapes after two trials last year.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe is now at French side Lorient.Their cases and others prompted the Premier League to launch sexual consent lessons for all players. More

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      Two Premier League footballers arrested over ‘rape’ are suspended by club after cops swoop on stadium

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      TWO footballers at the centre of Premier League rape probe have been suspended by their club, we can reveal. The players, both 19, were arrested at the weekend after the alleged victim contacted cops. Two footballers were arrested after a rape allegation was made (stock image)Officers swooped on the club’s stadium and spoke to one of the players. He was driven out of the ground in a club Mercedes to a nearby police station where he was formally arrested on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape. Sources said he was allowed to leave the stadium after a brief interview before he was then arrested later that night.The player, 19, spent the night in the cells and was later quizzed by detectives under caution.Read more newsHis team-mate, also 19, was arrested the following day and questioned on suspicion of rape.Yesterday, police said the pair had been released on bail pending further inquiries.The alleged rape is said to have taken place on Friday night. The alleged victim contacted officers hours later and filed a formal complaint.Most read in FootballA police spokesman said: “Officers have arrested two men following a report of a rape.”A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape. A second 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape.“Both men have since been released on police bail.”A source told The Sun how the police arrived at the stadium to speak to the footballer.They added: “He was taken to a private room within the ground and was spoken to by police.“The player left the club with another individual and was formally arrested by police later that night.”The club previously said they would not be making any further comment while police investigated.The Premier League has been plagued by a series of high-profile sex scandals.Man United striker Mason Greenwood, 22, was suspended in 2022 after he was arrested for attempted rape.The case was later dropped and he is now on loan at Spanish side Getafe.Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy, 29, was cleared of multiple rapes after two trials last year. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe is now at French side Lorient.Their cases and others prompted the Premier League to launch sexual consent lessons for all players. 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