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      Top footballer punched woman, 60, and left her unable to speak in bloody queue row at nightclub

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      A FORMER Premier League footballer is facing jail after he punched a 60-year-old woman and left her covered in blood following a nightclub row.Marcus Maddison insulted the victim’s daughter before launching the brutal assault which left the older woman unable to speak due to her facial injuries.
      Maddison started out at Newcastle but played most matches for PeterboroughCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Maddison attacked his victim after spending time at The Gate nightclub in DarlingtonCredit: The Gate/Facebook
      The attack happened after the ex-pro – who rose through the youth ranks at Newcastle United – left The Gate nightclub in Darlington in the early hours of September 25 last year.
      Teesside Crown Court has now heard how he got into a row with two women for apparently jumping the queue in a kebab shop close to the nightclub in County Durham.
      Prosecutor Robin Turton told how Maddison threatened: “You come near me and I’m going to pelt these cheesy chips at you.”
      Mr Turton added: “As the defendant threw the chips he fell backwards and he punched the victim with his right clenched fist.
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      “There was a steady stream of blood coming from what appeared to be a broken nose. She was unable to speak due to her injuries.
      “The victim was taken to hospital and a CT scan revealed complex midfacial bone fractures.
      “She reported that she continues to suffer numbness to the teeth, diminished sense of taste and smell and is now reluctant to go out on her own.”
      Maddison was arrested and later pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm.
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      He now faces sentencing on August 8.
      The judge, Mr Recorder Paul Reid, extended his unconditional bail while an updated victim impact statement is prepared and a medical carried out on the victim.
      The 29-year-old midfielder scored 52 goals in more than 200 appearances during a six-year stint at League One side Peterborough United.
      He also played for former Premier League sides Hull City, Charlton Athletic and Bolton Wanderers.
      He also won two caps in 2014 for England C, the team representing the country for non-league level footballers.
      Maddison signed for National League North club Darlington in June last year but had his contract ripped up days after the assault.
      Darlington FC said: “The club were made aware of an alleged incident and conducted an immediate disciplinary investigation.
      “After discussions with the player concerned, the club agreed to mutually terminate his contract with immediate effect at that time.
      “Darlington FC is a fan-owned club and has a zero tolerance towards discrimination, violence of abusive behaviour.
      “It would be inappropriate for Darlington FC to comment further at this time.”
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      Maddison took time off from football in March 2001 for mental health reasons, having played ten matches for Bolton on their way to promotion from League Two.
      Speaking a year later, he said: “Things didn’t go well at Bolton and, headspace, I just wasn’t in the right way to play football anymore.” More

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      Prosecutors reveal why Ryan Giggs’ domestic abuse charges have been dropped – and ex-footballer WON’T face second trial

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      PROSECUTORS have revealed why Ryan Giggs’ domestic abuse charges have today been dropped. It was this morning revealed that the ex-footballer, 49, won’t face a second trial for allegedly attacking his former partner Kate Greville.
      A prosecutor has revealed why charges against Ryan Giggs have today been droppedCredit: Reuters
      The former Man Utd ace was accused of assaulting the 36-year-old at his £1.7million home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1, 2020.
      He was also charged with attacking her sister Emma Greville on the same date and controlling or coercive behaviour against Kate over a three-year period.
      The Crown Prosecution Service today revealed it had abandoned the charges ahead of a retrial set to kick off in coming weeks.
      Prosecutor Peter Wright KC told Manchester Crown Court they were formally offering no evidence.
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      The barrister said Kate had “indicated an unwillingness” to give evidence in a re-trial as giving evidence in the first trial had “taken its toll” on her and her sister Emma.
      Mr Wright told the court: “This is not a decision taken lightly.”
      He explained there was no realistic prospect of a conviction on the count of coercive control, telling the court it was no longer in the public interest to proceed to prosecute on the other charges of assault.
      The prosecutor added: “That being the case, we formally offer no evidence on counts one, two and three.”
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      Judge Hilary Manley then told the court: “I formally enter not guilty verdicts in respect of those counts.”
      Speaking after the decision, Giggs’ lawyer said he was “deeply relieved” after “fighting throughout” for three years to clear his name.
      Chris Daw KC said: “Mr Giggs is deeply relieved the prosecution has finally come to an end after almost three years in which he’s been fighting throughout to clear his name.
      “He will now seek to rebuild his life as an innocent man.”
      Last August jurors failed to reach a verdict following a three-week trial, with a re-trial scheduled to begin on July 31.
      In the wake of the allegations last year Giggs stepped down as manager of the Wales international team.
      The ex-footballer, who won 64 caps for his country, had been on leave from his post since November 2020.
      Giggs had a glittering playing career with Manchester United, winning 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League trophies, four FA Cups and three League Cups.
      He is also a co-owner of League Two side Salford City.
      Kate met Giggs when she was working on PR for his Hotel Football business venture, opposite Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium.
      In April 2018 she was appointed head of PR and communications for GG Hospitality, the hospitality management firm co-owned by Giggs and former United team-mate Gary Neville.
      She was involved in the launch of their Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester city centre before she took up a new PR consultancy post last July with a former employer.
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      Giggs denied causing her actual bodily harm and engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour between December 2017 and November 2020.
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      River Plate star Elias Gomez’s mum and sister killed in horror car crash while travelling home from title celebration

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      RIVER Plate star Elias Gomez’s mum and sister have been killed in a horror car crash in Argentina.The football club shared the tragic news on Twitter earlier this morning.
      Elias Gomez’s mum, Zunilda, 66, was killed in the horror car crashCredit: Instagram
      The football star’s sister, Melani, 25, was killed in crash alongside her mother
      The horror crash saw Zunilda and Melani’s car becoming trapped under a truckCredit: CADENA 3
      The pair had been returning from celebrating River Plate winning the league titleCredit: EPA
      The star’s mum, Zunilda, 66, and sister, Melani, 25, were reportedly killed instantly in a road crash that involved two cars and a truck with a trailer.
      The horror accident took place in Ramallo, Buenos Aires.
      The pair’s car was left crushed under the truck’s trailer while the other vehicle involved was left overturned on the highway as they tried to avoid the crash.
      Local media has reported that the truck driver, a 44-year-old man, was arrested by Ramallo authorities on suspicion of manslaughter.
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      Zunilda and Melani had been returning from celebrating River Plate winning the league title with Elias, who plays as a left-back for the club.
      The Buenos Aires giants won the elite Argentina’s Professional League Primera Division title with two match days to spare – finishing with a 3-1 home win over Estudiantes.
      The football club wrote on social media: “We embrace and accompany our player Elias Gomez in pain at the unfortunate news of the death of his mother Zunilda and his sister Melani in an accident.
      “Strength, Elias. All River is with you”.
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      It comes after Melani wrote “We will meet again” in an eerily-prescient Instagram post dedicated to her late boyfriend, Luciano Biglione, in December.
      She wrote: “Chanchito, today I still don’t understand the hours or the days; only that I no longer have you here.
      “Only pain and emptiness. I don’t know how the days will go on without you. For two years, I woke up every day to your ‘good morning, love’ and fell asleep beside you.
      “My companion for everything, the one who supported me and followed me everywhere, the one who taught me to live differently, to slow down, to enjoy the simple things, to be grateful for everything we had.
      “I don’t know how to go on, my love; I am so grateful for what we lived. I always thanked you for sharing your most precious treasure with me, your beautiful Matu.
      “I hold on to the peace of knowing that we always said everything we felt, with the intensity we lived it, with mate tea anywhere, from our trips, from sharing everything with Matu, from our endless conversations, from the teachings, from the mistakes.
      “Everything we experienced was what life wanted us to experience, and I will remember it forever. We will meet again, you know?
      “And we will do everything that is still pending. I pray not to forget your caresses, your kisses, the feeling your ‘I love you’ from the heart gave me, those hugs that went beyond the skin.
      “I love you with my entire soul, my love. A part of me went with you forever.”
      Fans across social media have paid tribute to the athlete’s late mum and sister with one writing: “It’s amazing how life can change from one moment to the next.
      “Football takes a backseat when these kinds of tragedies happen. Strength to him and his entire family. An immense pain to have to communicate this news. RIP”.
      And a River Plate fan account on Twitter said: “All of River accompanies Elias Gómez in these difficult times for him, may the Club provide him with everything he needs and support him at this time”.
      Elias, 29, began his career in professional football in 2006 after joining the Rosario Central youth team.
      He quickly shot through the ranks and in 2016, he began playing for Defensa y Justicia, playing twelve matches before returning to Rosario in June 2017.
      In January 2019, Elias joined Argentinos Juniors on loan and scored his first senior goal the following month against Estudiantes.
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      In January 2020, the club purchased Elias permanently as the defender signed a three-and-a-half year contract with Argentinos.
      At the end of January 2022, the star joined River Plate on a deal until the end of 2025.
      The pair were reported to have died instantlyCredit: CADENA 3
      River Plate announced the tragic news on Twitter this morningCredit: Getty
      Elias Gomez plays as a left-back for River PlateCredit: Getty More

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      Football star, 20, found dead at home as tributes pour in for ‘amazing’ player who ‘had a bright future’

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      A STAR football player has been found dead in her home with tributes pouring in for the “amazing” player.Thalia Chaverria was a junior at New Mexico State University when she was found in her Bakersfield, California home on Monday.
      She helped lead her team to their first conference win in historyCredit: nmstatewsoc instagram
      She had just turned 20 when she diedCredit: nmstatewsoc instagram
      The Las Cruces Police Department have said the death is not thought to be suspicious at this time.
      Tributes have poured in for the gifted young woman.
      Mario Moccia, the director of athletics at NMS, said: “Yesterday, we lost an amazing young woman, and we are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of a member of our Aggie family.
      “Thalia had a vibrant personality and those who were fortunate enough to spend time with her knew she had a bright future ahead of her.”
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      Thalia helped the football team earn its first conference title in history, friends said.
      She starred in 20 games and was entering her third season as a defender for the Aggies.
      Head coach Rob Baarts said: “The sudden loss of Thalia has completely rocked our Aggie soccer families’ world.
      “She was an inspiration and rock to this team. She will be missed but not forgotten.
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      “Her spirit will be with us everyday, on and off the pitch. I will always love you T!”
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      Bristol Rovers star Jevani Brown spat at and slapped woman outside nightclub after she tried to stop row with bouncer

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      A FOOTBALLER spat at and slapped a woman outside a nightclub after she tried to stop a drunken row with a bouncer.Bristol Rovers striker Jevani Brown left Cara Hutchings with bruises on both sides of her face in the attack.
      Jevani Brown slapped a woman outside a clubCredit: BPM
      The footballer, who was playing for Exeter City at the time, also left another woman terrified he would assault her.
      Brown, 28, has now been fined £5,000 after he admitted assault and criminal behaviour at Exeter Magistrates’ Court.
      He was also ordered to pay £350 compensation to both victims and £2,135 in costs and victim surcharge fees.
      The court heard Brown got into an argument with Ms Hutchings and Sophie Davey outside the Vaults nightclub in Exeter in February.
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      The footballer, who did not know either women, had got into a row with a bouncer before turning on Ms Hutchings as she stepped in.
      Brown then spat at the woman, causing her to pull his dreadlocks, before he slapped her twice in the face.
      Ms Davey had rushed over to help her pal when Brown took a step towards her and told her not to get involved.
      She then called police in tears to report the attack and the star was detained.
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      Torell Hector, defending, read a letter from Brown saying he was “truly sorry” and that alcohol had been a huge factor in his life.
      He also confirmed he is receiving support from the PFA’s Sporting Chance clinic.
      The letter added: “If I had not been under the influence of alcohol the outcome would have been different and I have taken steps since to address my behaviour.”
      Brown began his career at MK Dons before joining Peterborough United.
      He also had stints at Cambridge United and Colchester United before he was signed by Exeter in 2021.
      England-born Brown, who represents Jamaica at an international level, was Exeter City’s top scorer this season with 14 goals and nine assists.
      Brown was playing for Exeter at the timeCredit: Rex More

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      Ex-porn star & WAG Mia Etcheverria busted ‘smuggling 14lbs of cocaine on flight to Spain’ as she faces 18 years in jail

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      A FORMER porn star is among five arrested after being suspected of “smuggling 14lbs of cocaine on a flight to Spain” and now faces 18 years in jail.Mia Etcheverria, two other women, and two men were seized at Carrasco International Airport, Uruguay, as they attempted to board a flight to Madrid.
      Mia Etcheverria was one of five arrested after being caught ‘smuggling cocaine’ on a flight to SpainCredit: Newsflash
      Six slabs – 14lbs – of coke was seized from the suitcaseCredit: Newsflash
      Mia is an ex of footballer Richard Morales, who played for Osasuna and Malaga during his senior club careerCredit: Facebook
      The five were stopped by the Uruguayan cops during a routine check on one of the men, aged 29, on June 24.
      Officers found that his two suitcases had hidden compartments containing six slabs of a white, powdery substance with a total weight of 14lbs.
      The police then pulled aside the rest of his group – three women, aged 26, 27, and 36, and a 35-year-old man.
      One of the women has been identified as former porn actress and model Mia Etcheverria, 27, who was once in a relationship with retired footballer Richard Morales.
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      Morales, 48, made 27 appearances for Uruguay between 2001 and 2005 and played for Osasuna and Malaga during his senior club career.
      The five suspects have been hit with charges related to “attempted drug exportation”.
      Four, including Mia, are currently in custody as the police search for a sixth person in relation to the case.
      Mia’s lawyer, Pablo Casas, is claiming that his client “was unaware of the contents of the suitcases”.
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      He told local media: “The conclusions that she collaborated, that she was aware of the contents, and that she simply passed those suitcases are incorrect.”
      Mia – real name Camila Navarro – from Las Piedras, was one of the main stars on Uruguayan adult channel Divas TV.
      She has two daughters with Morales, who, following her arrest, has said he will pay her legal fees.
      He said in a statement: “Nowadays, more than ever, my only priority is my daughters and their well-being, and I will protect them from any media exposure related to this issue.”
      The Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay said in a statement: “In the morning hours of Saturday, 24th June, personnel from the Carrasco International Airport Delegation, belonging to the General Directorate for the Repression of Illicit Drug Trafficking (DGRTID), were conducting checks in the check-in area of a flight bound for Madrid when they detected a passenger with a possible risk profile.
      “After verifying his itinerary, a routine inspection of his luggage was requested, which the passenger authorised. He was escorted to the inspection room while the three women travelling with him remained in the check-in area”.
      They revealed that the passenger was identified as a 29-year-old Uruguayan citizen whose luggage contained the six slabs of cocaine.
      “Furthermore, two vehicles used for the transportation of all these individuals were identified, and £770 and four mobile phones were seized from them”.
      The individual who officials believed was the organiser of the illegal activity was identified and an arrest warrant was requested.
      “The Justice system initiated a formal investigation regarding the passenger who had the slabs in his suitcase “for his alleged involvement in an offence stipulated in Article 31 of Decree Law 14, 294, in the form of attempted drug exportation”, the statement read.
      Two of the women and the second man identified at the airport were charged “for their alleged involvement in an offence stipulated in Article 31 of Decree Law 14, 294, in the form of attempted drug exportation as co-perpetrators”.
      And the third woman was reportedly charged “for her alleged involvement in an offence stipulated in Article 31 of Decree Law 14,294, in the form of attempted drug exportation as an accomplice”.
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      For the first four individuals, pretrial detention was ordered, while the last woman was placed under total house arrest with an electronic monitoring device, all for a period of 90 days.
      The investigation is ongoing.
      Under Uruguay laws, Mia could now face up to 18 years in prisonCredit: Newsflash
      Mia, 27, is also a former porn star and modelCredit: Newsflash More

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      Ryan Giggs faces further hearing ahead of re-trial this month for ‘attacking ex-girlfriend Kate Greville’

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      RYAN Giggs is facing a further hearing ahead of his re-trial this month for allegedly attacking his ex-girlfriend.The ex-Man Utd star, 49, is accused of assaulting PR exec Kate Greville and controlling or coercive behaviour over a three-year period.
      Ryan Giggs, pictured at a previous court hearing, is due to go on trial this monthCredit: MEN Media
      He is also charged with attacking her sister Emma Greville on November 1, 2020.
      Jurors failed to reach a verdict following a three-week trial last August with a re-trial scheduled to begin on July 31.
      A pre-trial review was held today at Manchester Crown Court.
      Giggs was not present at the hearing, which dealt with matters that cannot be reported.
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      A further hearing is set to take place at the same court on July 18.
      Giggs stepped down as manager of the Wales international team in July last year.
      The ex-footballer, who won 64 caps for his country, had been on leave from his post since November 2020.
      Giggs had a glittering playing career with Manchester United, winning 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League trophies, four FA Cups and three League Cups.
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      He is also a co-owner of League Two side Salford City.
      Giggs denies the charges.
      He is accused of attacking Kate Greville
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      Millwall owner John Berylson, 70, was killed in horror car crash after Range Rover careered off road and hit tree

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      MILLWALL owner John Berylson died in a horror car crash, police have confirmed.The 70-year-old American businessman was driving in Falmouth, Massachusetts, when his Range Rover careered off the road on Tuesday.
      Millwall owner John Berylson died on Tuesday morningCredit: Getty
      The 70-year-old’s Range Rover crashed in Massachusetts and was found in a ditchCredit: NBC 10 Boston
      Police and fire crews raced to the area and found the car in a ditch.
      Lt. Michael Simoneau, of Falmouth Police Department, confirmed to The Sun that Mr Berylson was cut from the wreckage but sadly died at the scene.
      He said: “The deceased vehicle operator from the fatal crash on Sippewissett Road on July 4, has been identified as John G. Berylson, 70, of Wellesley Hills, Ma.
      “The preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle, a 2019 Range Rover was travelling south on Sippewissett Road when it lost control on a curve, and left the roadway.
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      “The vehicle rolled over into a ravine and came to rest against a tree.
      “The cause of the crash remains under investigation.”
      Millwall had last night confirmed Mr Berylson had died in a “tragic accident”, leaving behind wife Amy and three kids Jennifer, James, and Elizabeth.
      The Championship club said in a statement: “John, who turned 70 last month, lost his life in a tragic accident on Tuesday morning.
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      “John’s sudden and tragic passing will unquestionably impact all those who were fortunate to have known him.
      “He was a truly great man, incredibly devoted to his family, and a person of such remarkable generosity, warmth, and kindness.
      “He lived a storied life, one full of colour and joy, and was infinitely thoughtful of others with an endless desire to share his immense knowledge and experiences to help people.
      “Rest in peace, John, and thank you. You were loved and adored.”
      Mr Berylson first got involved with the London club in 2006 and appointed Kenny Jackett as his first manager in 2007.
      He oversaw the club reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup in 2013, and then the quarters in 2017 and 2019.
      The Lions were also promoted to the Championship in 2017 under his ownership.
      Just weeks before his death, Berylson was given a standing ovation at the Millwall stadium.
      The Lions narrowly missed out on a playoff position after losing 4-3 to Blackburn Rovers on the last day of the season.
      Duncan Watmore’s double and Oliver Burke’s addition sent Millwall into the break with a two-goal cushion.
      And owner Mr Berylson, a former Harvard graduate, took to the field to interact with fans during half-time on May 8.
      Footage shows the Chairman smiling and clapping at supporters as he made his way around the stands at The Den in Bermondsey, South East London.
      Season ticket holder Lauren Fruen, 34, said: “There is a feeling of huge shock around the club following the news of John Berylson’s death. 
      “We all loved him, he was a great chairman who really understood our club and its fans. He was one of us. 
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      “The last time we saw JB he got a standing ovation from a sell-out crowd at The Den. It was a special moment then, made even more poignant now. 
      “He will be hugely missed.”
      Flowers and tributes left outside Millwall’s grounds
      Fire crews and police raced to the scene in Falmouth, MassachusettsCredit: Cape Cod Incidents More