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      Motocross rider, 17, killed in horror mid-race smash as devastated dad says ‘he lost his life doing what he loved best’

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      A TEENAGE motocross rider has been killed in a freak crash during a race.George Edwards, 17, was competing at the Mildenhall MX track, in Suffolk, when he came off his bike.George Edwards, 17, was killed in a motocross crashCredit: FacebookHis dad said George died ‘doing what he loved best’Credit: FacebookGeorge on his motocross bikeCredit: FacebookAir ambulance medics rushed to the scene but they were unable to save him and the young competitor was later pronounced dead.Tributes to George, from Basildon, Essex, were led by his devastated father, Russell Edwards.Posting on Facebook, Mr Edwards told friends: “This post comes with such sadness and heartbreak.”I can’t believe I’m even having to write this…but I lost my son George today at Mildenhall track.Read More Sport”No words can explain what I’m going through at the moment! I’m absolutely broken.”George was doing what he loved best, motocross riding, but sadly today that took his life.”Mr Edwards added: “Life just won’t be the same without you son.”To everyone reading this I appreciate your condolences but if I could just have some space/time to come to terms with such a massive loss.”Most read in MotorsportKeen angler George had come second in the last race he completed before he was killed.Police are treating the smash on Sunday as a tragic accident. It has been passed to the local council to investigate.Close pal Bill Cox led tributes to the young rider, posting online he would “hold onto” him “for the rest of his life.”He posted: “George you was a brother to me the times we had were never dull.”There was always happy laughter and brother I will never forget those times.”We have hundreds of photos and videos together, some make me p*** myself and some make me ball my eyes out.”But I’m happy to have those with me. This is not a goodbye this is a see you later. Love you kid.”Hundreds of pals gathered at Luncies Park in Basildon to release balloons and fireworks in memory of George, who was due to turn 18 next month.In a statement posted online Mildenhall MX confirmed the death, citing it as the third in living memory – and the second in three years.Organisers wrote: “It is with a heavy heart I feel I need to post on our Facebook page as no doubt people talk and word gets round quickly.”Today we had a fatality. We feel absolutely devastated as this kind of incident is very rare at Mildenhall Moto cross track .”Stuart Nunn encountered one back in the day (the first day he opened) and I had a fatality in April 2021.”For a track who plays host to thousands of riders every year we are one of the safest tracks in the country operating four days a week.”We have already been seen by the authority’s that we are as safe as possibly can be.”It does not make it any easier and this accident was something we could not prevent.”The race boss said he “worked hard” with medics to try and save George – but were unable to stop him slipping away.The post continued: “It is something that we know can happen and hope it never does.”As you can imagine we are all deeply affected by this and my team stepped up.”I will be dealing with all the formalities which are necessary but tough.”I never have tried as I did so to avoid a post like this and would appreciate people not ringing with questions.”The track closed as a mark of respect for two days.Sadie King from George’s motocross club, said: “Our thoughts are with the family & friends of George, who sadly lost his life at Mildenhall last weekend.”George rode with SMX many times & recently came 2nd overall in the Tony Ford 2stroke Challenge. Rest in peace young man.”Mid Sussex Motocross Club said: “As a club we would like say how saddened we was to hear the awful news of the tragic accident that happened at Mildenhall Mx yesterday.”We would like to send out our most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the rider that sadly lost his life.”Our thoughts are with you all and the people that was there that offered their help and assistance at such an awful time.”We are all more than aware of the risks involved in our great sport but pray that these incidents don’t ever happen. Ride in peace George.”The Kickstart MX track, near George’s home, said: “Can’t believe this has happened today.”It is with great sadness to hear that one of the lads, George Edwards, a member at our track lost his life at Mildenhall Mx today.”He was a great lad always helping us at our track with his dad Russell Edwards. “He will be greatly missed by us all at our club our thoughts and condolences are with you and your family at such a hard time.”READ MORE SUN STORIESEast Anglia Air Ambulance and Suffolk Police both confirmed they attended the scene.A spokesman for Mildenhall Motocross declined to comment. More

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      Chelsea ace Enzo Fernandez fails to turn up in court as he’s banned from driving for six months

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      CHELSEA’S Enzo Fernandez failed to turn up in court yesterday as he was banned from driving for six months.The £106million midfielder had been convicted of failing to identify the driver of his Porsche Cayenne when it was clocked at 37mph in a 30mph zone in Swansea. Chelsea ace Enzo Fernandez has been banned from driving for six monthsCredit: GettyThe 23-year-old was due to appear before Llanelli JPs for sentence but was in South America on Tuesday night playing for Argentina.He already had nine points on his licence and was given 12 more to earn the ban. Fernandez, who was not represented in court, was also ordered to pay £3,020 in fines and charges.Magistrates chair Wyn Edwards said: “We’re dealing with two matters of failing to give information of the driver’s identity which have been proved in Mr Fernandez’s absence.”read more on chealseaFor each charge Fernandez, whose address was listed as Chelsea’s training ground, was handed a £1,000 fine and £110 costs. He was also ordered to pay an £800 surcharge.He was given six penalty points for each of the offences resulting in a six month driving ban from today.Mr Edwards said: “We make a collection order for the £3020 payable by the 9th October.Most read in Football”With the 12 points imposed today and the existing nine points on his license makes a total of 21 penalty points. “We therefore disqualify him for a total of six months under the totting up procedure.”France vs Argentina football clash ends in HUGE BRAWL at Olympics 2024 following boos after Enzo Fernandez racism stormFernandez played 84 minutes of Argentina’s world cup qualification match last night where his team lost 2-1 to Colombia. More

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      Law student who hurled vile racial slur at England ace Bukayo Saka in online rant is facing jail

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      A LAW student who branded England star Bukayo Saka a “monkey” in an online rant is facing jail.Arsenal fan Suhel Ali, 20, uploaded an audio message on X, calling his club’s winger a “f***ing black piece of s**t”. A law student who branded England star Bukayo Saka a ‘monkey’ in an online rant is facing jailCredit: GettyIn the voicenote post, played in court, he was also heard describing him as “the s***test winger I’ve ever seen at my club.” He also called Saka, 23, the N-word and said: “You’re a monkey – you’re a f***ing monkey.”Ali, who studies at London’s City University, admitted sending an offensive message.District Judge Briony Clarke bailed him until October 8, saying: “I’m not going to sentence you today — but I’m not ruling anything out.”Read More on SportAli’s outburst came after Arsenal’s 0-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest on May 20, 2023. The result secured Forest’s Premier League survival while Arsenal’s title rivals, Man City, were crowned champions.Police tracked down Ali via his IP address with the help of his mother, who spoke to officers on the phone and gave them his email address.In a police interview, Ali said he sent the note out of frustration and it was not intended to be racist, Westminster magistrates’ court heard.Most read in FootballHis lawyer, Robert Moxon, pointed out that Ali, like Saka, was of Nigerian heritage, saying he acted on the spur of the moment. He claimed: “He used the N-word in that tweet but he’s using that not in a racial context but in an offensive context.”Arsenal ratings vs Aston VillaThe judge responded: “What about ‘monkey’, though?’”After taking instruction from his client, Mr Moxon told the judge that Ali, from Wembley, North West London, used the word to “suggest that Bukayo Saka is dumb”.He added: “He was just firing off some really stupid, offensive remarks about how a footballer played.” More

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      Ex-Crystal Palace star banned from football for life for match fixing admits supplying crystal meth

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      A FORMER pro footballer banned for life for match fixing has admitted supplying crystal meth.Michael Boateng, 33, once a youth player at Crystal Palace, was arrested when 19.6kg of the drug was found at his flat.Former pro footballer Michael Boateng, who was banned for life for match fixing, has admitted supplying crystal methCredit: Wikipedia/@OneovaFormer Crystal Palace and Bristol Rovers ace Boateng, seen leaving an earlier hearing, admitted possessing crystal meth, cocaine and MDMA with intent to supplyCredit: AlamyThe raid in Croydon, South London, on February 14 was one of the biggest ever seizures in the UK.The class A drugs were worth up to £1.5million on the streets, Croydon crown court was told. Boateng’s senior career included spells with Bristol Rovers, Sutton United and Newport County.In December 2013, he was sacked by non-league Whitehawk after being charged following a match-fixing probe.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe right-back was sentenced to 16 months in prison in June 2014 and the following January got a lifetime ban from football. He was jailed again in June 2015 for drug dealing.Yesterday, Boateng — a personal trainer with clients reportedly including footie ace Jadon Sancho — admitted possessing crystal meth, cocaine and MDMA with intent to supply.He was remanded in custody ahead of a hearing on October 18 when a judge is expected to hear evidence about his role in a drug dealing ring. He will then be sentenced in November.Most read in Football More

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      Rapist ex-Man City star Robinho LOSES appeal to reduce 9-year prison sentence after spending 6 months in tiny cell

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      DISGRACED footballer Robinho has lost his appeal to spend less time in prison once again after spending six months in a minuscule cell.The ex-Man City ace is serving nine years in a hellhole Brazilian jail for rape, where he plays ball with murderers and fellow rapists.Football star Robinho is serving a nine year sentence for a gang-rape in Italy in 2013Credit: APRobinho being arrested in MarchCredit: Fábio Pires/TV TribunaRobinho was one of a group of six men convicted of sexually assaulting an Albanian woman in a club in 2013.Italy issued an international arrest warrant for the player, but the former Premier League star managed to dodge jail for seven years while living in Sao Paulo.Following his arrest in March, the millionaire was taken from his seafront luxury home in Santos and spent his first 10 days in prison in full isolation.Robinho, who has an estimated £60million net worth, has since been transferred to a tiny 8m squared cell, which he shares with another inmate.Read more on RobinhoUsed to living in a lavish mansion in Manchester back in his glory days, the mini concrete block is what the Brazilian will now call home for the better part of a decade.But the player’s defence does not seem to settle for that as lawyers have once again requested to reduce Robinho’s crime from “heinous” to “common”.In Brazil, rape is considered a heinous crime, which is does not qualify for appeals such as bail.This, in practice, could reduce Robinho’s time in prison.Most read in FootballA first request was made by the footballer’s defence in July, but was denied by Brazilian courts, outlet Portal Leo Dias reports.In the Brazilian justice system, a convicted criminal can appeal multiple times to try to reduce their sentence or change the classification of their crime, such as reclassifying a heinous crime to a common one. Decapitated inmates & jailhouse warlords – inside Brazil’s hellish prisons where ex-Man City star Robinho faces 9 yearsThe process starts with a basic appeal to a higher court, and if that fails, they can take the case to even higher courts like the Superior Court of Justice or the Supreme Federal Court. These higher courts focus on legal issues or constitutional matters, not the facts of the case. There are also specific types of appeals that can be used to clarify or challenge previous rulings.A person can also file for Habeas Corpus if they believe they are being unlawfully detained, which can also be used to argue for reclassification of the crime. But each appeal must meet certain legal criteria, and not all appeals are accepted. The process can be long, and once all possible appeals are exhausted, the decisions become final.Robinho was pictured in a police car being transported to his new home in jail earlier this yearCredit: EPAHe was sent to a chilling Brazilian prison in Tremembé alongside murderers and fellow rapistsCredit: Laurene Santos/TV VanguardaBrazilian jails are severely overcrowded with dozens of inmates living in one cellFALL FROM GRACEMeanwhile, the former footie ace is said to be pursuing a new career behind bars – as a TV repairman.The millionaire con is learning how to fix TVs, radios and other household electrical goods in a prison work programme.The programme is designed to teach inmates new skills in preparation for their future release.Robinho’s lawyer, Mario Rosso Vale, says the ex-player has been a model prisoner since being jailed in March.He told SunSport: “Robinho is keeping his head down and quietly getting on with it… he is being an exemplary inmate and has had no issues with other prisoners.“They even gave him some football boots, once he was integrated, to join in the games during recreation time.“He is keeping himself occupied. He has signed up for a basic electronics course learning how to repair TVs and radios. He has to do 600 hours of remote learning to qualify in this area.”Robinho has now spent six months in the hellish prison of Tremembé, where he plays ball with inmates who make toilet cleaner.Inside his tiny shared cell, Robinho has only one single bed, a small sink and a toilet built into the floor.And a barred up window will provide just a glimpse of the outside world.There, the footballer is set to be under observation by guards and made to do tests by doctors, psychologists and social workers.While in the cell all activities are isolated and he will be given four meals each day – the first being at 6am and the last at 5.30pm.The convicted rapist has also been allowed to participate in physical activities with other prisoners, having already taken part in a football match.The Brazilian, 40, previously played in England for Man CityCredit: GettyRobinho with his wife Vivian Guglielmetti Junits on their wedding dayCredit: ReutersAll 430 inmates inside the hellhole jail are made to wear matching outfits of a white t-shirt and khaki pants – a far cry from Robinho’s typical football kit.According to CNN, the former AC Milan player was even gifted a boot by fellow prisoners as he waits to get a job at the penitentiary unit.Brazil’s prisons have earned the nickname “hell on earth” and for good reason as captives have been found decapitated after horrific attacks, with drug warlords calling the shots.The country’s jails have infamously bad living conditions, with overcrowding, violence, severe punishments, and gang battles among the many issues the underfunded facilities face.Harrowing photographs show hundreds of inmates jammed into a single cell, laying head-to-toe across the floor.CLAIMS OF INNOCENCERobinho has previously claimed his innocence as accused the Italian justice system of “racism”, saying the encounter in 2013 was “consensual”.He told a Brazilian network TV Record on Sunday: “I hope that here in Brazil I can have the voice that I didn’t have there.””I never denied it (the encounter). I could have denied it because my DNA was not there, but I’m not a liar.”I played for four years in Italy and I got tired of seeing stories about racism. The same people who do nothing about racism, which I repudiate, are the ones who condemned me.”READ MORE SUN STORIESRobinho played for clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester City and AC Milan, and signed a contract in 2020 to return to his first club in Brazil, Santos.However, the deal almost immediately fell apart after sponsors reportedly threatened to cut ties with the club for signing a player convicted of rape.Timeline of Robinho’s rape caseThe rape case involving Brazilian footballer Robinho spans several years. Here’s a brief timeline:January 22, 2013: Robinho was one of a group of six men convicted of sexually assaulting an Albanian woman in a club during his stint for AC Milan.2014: Brazilian media reported on the allegations against Robinho, but no formal charges were filed at that time.2017: Robinho was found guilty of sexual assault by an Italian court and sentenced to nine years in prison. However, he denied the charges and appealed the verdict.2020: After the appeal process, Robinho’s sentence was upheld by the Italian court. But due to the statute of limitations in Italy, he was not extradited to serve his sentence.2022: Robinho’s prison sentence is ratified.March 2023: Robinho surrendered his passport to authoritiesNovember 2023: Italian prosecutors said they felt Robinho should serve his time in Brazil.March 20, 2024: Brazil’s Superior Court formed a simple majority and voted for Robinho to serve the sentence in his home country. More

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      France star Wissam Ben Yedder arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman while drunk

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      France international Wissam Ben Yedder has been ordered to appear in court – after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman while drunk.The striker, 34, is a free agent after leaving Monaco during the summer.Wissam Ben Yedder has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman while drunkCredit: GettyHe was reportedly arrested in the early hours of Saturday at Cap-d’Ail, near Monaco, after a 23-year-old woman told cops he had assaulted her in his car.French paper L’Equipe claimed armed police seized a drunken Ben Yedder at the wheel after he initially refused to stop for them.The 19-cap player must now appear in court on October 15.Prosecutors have called for him to be kept in custody until then after he was initially released under conditions.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNice prosecutor Damien Martinelli said: “Pre-trial detention appears to be the only way to prevent any risk of [Ben Yedder] putting pressure on the victim.”To prevent a repeat of the deeds – he’s under legal supervision for rape after all – and to ensure that he remains available to the legal system given there’s a real chance he might escape.”Ben Yedder has meanwhile been ordered to not contact his alleged victim, stay out of bars and nightclubs, report to police twice a week and not leave his home Alpes-Maritimes region.The former Toulouse and Sevilla striker’s lawyer Hasna Louze declined to comment.Most read in FootballBen Yedder is already at the centre of a police enquiry after he and his brother were accused of raping and sexually assaulting two women in 2021.The Paris-born footballer was also fined and given a suspended jail term for tax offences last year. More

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      Former Championship player who left girl, 2, so brain damaged she needs round-the-clock care is jailed

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      A FORMER Championship player has been jailed after he left a two-year-old girl needing round-the-clock care in a brutal attack.Kiernan Hughes-Mason, 32, caused the toddler to suffer 17 different injuries to her face, chest, back and legs in a three-month period.Kiernan Hughes-Mason left a two-year-old with horror injuriesThe ex-footballer has now been jailed for 14 yearsCredit: AlamyThe ex-footballer, who played for Arsenal and Spurs’ youth team before a stint at Millwall, claimed she had fallen on her dollhouse.But medics found the youngster had injuries that were likened to a “high-speed road traffic accident” or a “fall from a substantial height of several storeys”.She was placed in a coma for 14 days and suffered life-changing brain injuries that require 24 hour care.Hughes-Mason, who also played on loan for Cheltenham Town, has been jailed for 14 years after being convicted of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and child cruelty.In a moving victim impact statement, the girl’s mum told how her daughter was “no longer the little girl who would dance around the living room”.Basildon Crown Court heard she cannot walk, sit or stand by herself and is in constant pain.The youngster also struggles to speak, is now epileptic and has to be tube fed as she finds it difficult to eat or drink.The horror unfolded in Westcliff-on-Sea in January 2020.Most read in FootballIn the weeks leading up to the attack, Hughes-Mason had told how the girl was “getting on my nerves”.The prosecutor said: “He regularly belittled them, talked about them as if they were stupid and put them down.”Hughes-Mason was arrested after police found the injuries were “deliberately” inflicted.Hughes-Mason moved to Millwall in 2009 and spent two years playing for the Championship club. He played for a string of English Football League and non-league clubs including Welling United and Leatherhead.Girl’s family outline horrific injuries she sufferedSpeaking after today’s sentencing, the victim’s mother and her family said: “On the 31 January 2020 our whole world was blown apart. Our daughter, our niece, our granddaughter has been left with significant physical and mental disabilities that will impact her for the rest of her life.“She cannot sit, stand or walk independently, requiring a hoist to move her.“As a result of her injuries, she suffers with constant pain that needs to be managed daily.“The brain damage caused has affected her communication, she cannot even tell us where her pain is or what upsets her.“She is now epileptic, suffers with sleep disorders, struggles to eat and cannot drink – she is tube-fed for all her hydration and nutritional needs.“Despite all this, we still see her personality shine through every day. In the midst of the pain she constantly faces, she brightens the darkest days.”We will continue our best to ensure that she can live each day to the full as best she can. We love her more than anything else in this world.“We are thankful that today some form of justice has been achieved, however this sentence does not compare to the life sentence our little girl now has.“We mourn all the experiences we would have shared with her, that were taken from her by a violent coward, and we celebrate every day we still get to share with our beautiful young girl.”Most recently, Hughes-Mason he managed Enfield Borough but was fired following his conviction.Hashtag United, where the thug was a reserve team manager, said his crimes were “frankly sickening”.A spokesperson said: “We can categorically say that the club had no knowledge whatsoever of these events until today. READ MORE SUN STORIES”We are told that the crimes he has now been found guilty of occurred before he joined us.”Some serious flaws have been exposed in procedures as we’d received confirmation from the relevant authorities that he was clear to coach as part of standard background checks.”Hughes-Mason played for a string of clubs More

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      Footballer scores winning goal before being arrested and hauled off pitch by cops

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      A SEMI-PRO footballer scored a winning goal — before being arrested and hauled off by cops.Striker Jordan Evans, 31, came on as a sub for Baglan Dragons when they were 3-1 down.Striker Jordan Evans was arrested on the pitch after coming and scoring a goal – he was later released without chargeCredit: facebook.comThe 31-year-old footballer is escorted off the pitch by two copsCredit: TwitterTwo police officers are seen walking across the pitchCredit: TwitterHe then laid on a goal before putting them 4-3 up over Cwmbran Celtic in Saturday’s JD Cymru South League clash.But with five minutes left, fans were stunned when two cops marched on and escorted him out of the ground in Port Talbot, South Wales.He was arrested on suspicion of theft but released without charge four hours later.Evans later joked it was sparked by his team’s “criminal performance” in the first half.READ MORE FOOTBALL STORIESBemused fans applauded the semi-pro striker off and chanted his name as he was led away, while others captured the moment on camera and posted it on social media.Nick Simmo tweeted: “Not many footballers can claim a goal, assists and an arrest in one match!”Jac added: “Just a casual game in the Welsh leagues. A lad gets subbed on, scores a goal and gets an assist. Then gets arrested in the 85th minute.Only in south wales.”Most read in FootballHowever, one supporter blasted the police, saying: “The establishment could have waited ten minutes to not bring this to everyone’s door!”Watch ‘best sending off you’ll ever see’ as forward sees red for lashing out over piggy-in-the middle ‘s***housery’ More