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      I’m football’s biggest waste – I abandoned glory of stadiums to drink to oblivion in the favelas, admits Brazil legend

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      FORGOTTEN superstar Adriano has gone from scoring in a World Cup to drinking himself “into oblivion” in Rio’s favelas. The former Brazilian international has lived a party lifestyle since hanging up his boots nearly a decade ago. Adriano was a goal machine for Inter Milan between 2004 and 2009Credit: PA:Press AssociationThe Rio native won 48 caps for Brazil and was seen as the successor to RonaldoCredit: AFPAdriano was regarded as the future of Brazilian football when he burst on to the scene at the turn of the century.The 42-year-old enjoyed prolific seasons at Parma and Inter Milan before his career went spectacularly off the rails. A native of Rio, Adriano has returned to his roots since retiring in 2016.He hails from the Vila Cruzeiro favela, but currently owns a house in the upmarket Barra da Tijuca.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLFollowing a recent trip back to the neighbourhood, Adriano has reflected on his life and describes himself as “football’s biggest waste”.He wrote in the Players’ Tribune: “Do you know what it feels like to be a promise? I know. “Including an unfulfilled promise. Football’s biggest waste: Me. “I like that word, waste. Not only because of how it sounds, but because I’m obsessed with wasting my life. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I’m fine like this, in frantic waste. I enjoy this stigma.”Adriano goes on to say he “drinks every other day,” before adding “and every other day too”.Adriano returns to San Siro for Inter Milan clash and reveals he had his ‘best memories’ there He continues: “I don’t like giving explanations to others. “But here’s one. I drink because it’s not easy to be a promise that remains in debt. And it gets even worse at my age. “A lot of people didn’t understand why I abandoned the glory of the stadiums to sit in my old neighbourhood, drinking to oblivion.”Because at some point I wanted to, and it’s the kind of decision that’s difficult to go back on.”Adriano’s career began to fall apart following the death of his father, who suffered from seizures throughout the footballer’s childhood after being caught in the crossfire of a turf war.Adriano was recently filmed drinking and dancing on the streets of RioCredit: TikTok / nanizin.77Adriano career statsDomestic2000-2001: Flamengo 24 (10)2001-2002: Inter Milan 8 (1)2002: Fiorentina (loan) 15 (6)2002-2004: Parma 37 (23)2004-2009: Inter Milan 115 (47)2008: Sao Paulo (loan) 29 (17)2009-2010: Flamengo 32 (19)2010-2011: Roma 5 (0)2011-2012: Corinthians 7 (2)2012: Flamengo 0 (0)2014: Atletico PR 1 (0)2016: Miami United 1 (1)International1999: Brazil U17 5 (0)2001-2002: Brazil U20 9 (6)2000-2010: Brazil 48 (27)Adriano explained: “I was 10 years old when my father was shot. I grew up living with his crises. “[My dad] Mirinho was never able to work again. The responsibility of supporting the house fell entirely on my mother’s back. “And what did she do? She faced it. She counted on the help of our neighbours.”After his father passed away, the 48-cap ace struggled to cope while playing thousands of miles away in Italy. The 42-year-old grew up in the Vila Cruzeiro neighbourhood of the cityCredit: TikTok / nanizin.77Adriano told Brazilian outlet R7: “Only I know how much I suffered.”The death of my father left me with this huge void, I felt very lonely.”After his death everything got worse, because I isolated myself. I was alone in Italy, sad and depressed, and then I started drinking.“I only felt happy when I was drinking, I’d do it every night. I drank everything I could get my hands on: wine, whiskey, vodka, beer. Lots of beer.”I didn’t stop drinking and in the end I had to leave Inter. I didn’t know how to hide it, I arrived drunk in the morning for training sessions.”Adriano struggled to cope following the death of his fatherCredit: ReutersAdriano was recently spotted partying on the streets with his friends just weeks before a highly-anticipated comeback. He will play in one final farewell match between two of his former teams, Flamengo and Inter, on December 15.The former heir to Ronaldo will play for both sides, swapping at half-time.Adriano said of his upcoming return: “Many people asked me to say goodbye.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Although I stopped playing a few years ago, I needed this match to end my cycle.”I owed it to everyone who supported me and still supports me.” More

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      My pal Gary Lineker has been brilliant on MOTD – but he wasn’t happy when I told him he’s even more divisive than ME

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      THREE weeks ago, I dined with Gary Lineker at an Italian restaurant in West London, along with England cricket legend Stuart Broad and Sky TV newsman Mark Austin.It went the way all our regular dinners go; a friendly welcome hug to start (Gary’s always bang on time, a legacy from when he’d be fined for every minute he was late for football training), a couple of Negronis to loosen the tonsils, and then, as the fine wine flowed, a series of intense, passionate arguments about everything from the Israel/Hamas and Russia/Ukraine wars to Trump, illegal immigration, and Thomas Tuchel becoming England manager. Piers at dinner with Stuart Broad, Gary Lineker and Mark AustinThe host has now confirmed he will quit Match of the Day at the end of the seasonCredit: AlamyGary’s not always right, says Piers, but ‘we probably agree on more things than we disagree’Gary’s a smart, funny, loyal guy and always excellent company.We probably agree on more things than we disagree, but both enjoy fiery conversational combat, and however contentious things may get, our evenings together always end as this one did, with another hug, and a resolve to do it again soon.One thing’s for sure; although Gary’s not always right and can be amusingly stubborn when he is clearly wrong, he always means what he says, thinks about things surprisingly deeply, and he practices what he preaches, even taking a war-torn refugee into his home.Watch Piers’ explosive interviews on his Uncensored YouTube channel hereREAD MORE FROM PIERSHe’s also been a brilliant Match of the Day host, and live sport presenter.And of course, he was one of England’s best-ever footballers.So, amusing though it is to see how angry some people get about him, and his right to express his opinions – he got particularly incensed over dinner when I said he was now a more divisive public figure than me! – the bottom line is this: he’s a good bloke, with a good heart, and extremely successful at everything he puts his mind to.Which is more, I suspect, than can be said for a lot of his most vociferous critics.Most read in Football More

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      Ruud van Nistelrooy shows class with final message to Man Utd stars before being axed by new boss Ruben Amorim

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      RUUD VAN NISTELROOY urged Manchester United’s players to get behind new manager Ruben Amorim before signing off as interim boss with a 3-0 win over Leicester.The Dutchman indicated to the first team that he expected to leave Old Trafford when the Portuguese arrived in Manchester yesterday but the club announced that RVN would be leaving.Ruud van Nistelrooy stepped down as Man Utd interim boss on MondayCredit: PAThe United legend gave the Red Devils some words of encouragement before leavingCredit: AlamyNew head coach Ruben Amorim arrived at Carrington this week to start his new jobCredit: GettyThe United legend – who made a big impression on the first team dressing room despite only being appointed assistant manager by sacked Erik ten Hag four months ago – urged stars to work hard to bring back the glory days under the new boss.And he assured them that he was delighted to have come back to Old Trafford and his tenure as interim gaffer – which saw him win three games and draw the other – had only helped to strengthen his managerial career.A source said: “Ruud made clear to the bosses he wanted to stay at United because he loves the club. “But he was also pragmatic and expected that Amorim would want total control of things, including his backroom staff.Read More on Man Utd“He told the players he was very happy to have come back and to have had the chance to manage the club for four games.“It has helped his managerial career, increased his already strong ties with United and he hasn’t given up on the idea that he might be back one day.“He made all that clear to the players and demanded that they give their all to the new manager.”SunSport previously told how the first team squad were keen for Van Nistelrooy to stay on and work with Amorim after growing close to him on the training ground and in the dressing room.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSVan Nistelrooy scored 150 goals in 219 games for United during Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign before leaving for Real Madrid after falling out with the Scot.He stepped in as interim manager after United sacked Ten Hag following a 2-1 loss at West Ham, which left them 14th in the Premier League.Manchester United vs Leicester City: Player Ratings (1)He inspired the Red Devils to a rousing 5-2 victory over Leicester in the Carabao Cup and then secured a 1-1 draw with Chelsea.United then beat PAOK 2-0 in the Europa League before winning 3-0 against Leicester in the Premier League on Sunday – his final game in charge.Amorim was pictured at Carrington yesterday and is waiting for a work permit.Ruben Amorim is ‘Mourinho 2.0’ who turned Sporting from ‘walking dead’ into Portuguese champs… he can revive Man UtdWHEN Ruben Amorim took charge of Sporting Lisbon in March 2020, one club official compared their situation to the “walking dead”, writes Jordan Davies.Optimism and hope was at an all-time low.But the Amorim-effect was almost instantaneous, guiding the Portuguese sleeping giants to their first league title for 19 years in 2020/21, losing just once and only conceding 20 goals.Since then, Sporting have lifted another league title in 2023/24 – as well as two League Cups – and currently sit top with nine wins from nine this term.He may be young, but Amorim already has an eye for rebuilding and revitalising fallen super powers with his infectious charisma and intense tactical philosophy that hardly ever wavers. The “walking dead” at Manchester United must be praying for a similar sort of revival.And they may just get it from one of the most talented young coaches on the continent – a man accustomed to breathing new life back into crumbling institutions such as Old Trafford.Amorim has spent the last decade dreaming of one day gracing England’s Premier League, such was his admiration for an ex-United boss in Jose Mourinho growing up.Often nicknamed ‘Mourinho 2.0’, Amorim spent a week with his coaching idol in an internship capacity at United’s Carrington training base in 2018, going on to cite him as his “reference point”.United should not be expecting a mini-Mourinho, as Amorim said himself: “Mourinho is one of a kind. There won’t be another Mourinho. Mourinho is unique.”And yet, you cannot help but compare the two.For all the mismanagement in the Old Trafford hot seats over the years, this would be a real get – finally a slap in the face United’s Prem rivals have no answer for. More

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      Laura Woods put through pregnancy gym workout by fiance Adam Collard as TNT Sports host says ‘fighting for my life’

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      LAURA WOODS was put through the ringer in a pregnancy gym session by partner Adam Collard.The TNT Sports presenter recently revealed her growing baby bump after announcing she was expecting with their first child back in July.Laura Woods did a gym session overseen by fiancé Adam CollardCredit: Instagram @adamcollardWoods was briefly joined by Collard’s ‘favourite client’ Lulu the dogCredit: Instagram @adamcollardThe session involved stretches with bandsCredit: Instagram @adamcollardCollard said he was ‘super proud’ of the TNT Sports hostCredit: Instagram @adamcollardAnd in the latest update, she has been spotted hitting the gym as she visited a fitness studio on Monday.Taking to Instagram, ex-Love Island star Collard shared a video of him coaching his fiancé through a workout routine.The session involved stretching, cycling and weights routines, as well as a surprise visit from dog Lulu.Captioning his post, Collard said: “I may be biased but I think I’ve got a favourite client.. Lulu. Wait until @laurawoodsy sees this.READ MORE ON LAURA WOODS”Pregnancy training!.. The gym can be bloody scary, but times that by 10 if you’re pregnant!”Now, I’m super proud of this girl for getting amongst it and still doing some moving a few times per week with me. “But, most of you lot probably don’t have a fella with two gyms to choose from (lucky her).”Reacting under the video, Woods said: “Just me, fighting for my life.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSCollard shared his top three tips for those looking to keep fit while pregnant. He said: “One) Start Slow and be cautious of over exertion. Laura Woods and Love Island boyfriend Adam Collard announce they are expecting a baby in adorable post”Ask yourself a question of how hard am I working? “Perhaps use an RPE (Effort) scale of no more than 8/10 effort on all things whether it be your weights or your cardio output.”Two) Get a Plan from a professional.”Some exercises are out of bounds during pregnancy, or at least become that after 2nd and 3rd trimester. “So do your homework, or get a professional to create you a programme or take you through a few sessions.”Three) Don’t beat yourself up.How Laura Woods tamed Love Island bad boy Adam CollardHE was one of Love Island’s most notorious bad boys – but one woman seems to have changed all that.Personal trainer Adam Collard, 28, has been dating Euro 2024 presenter Laura Woods, 36, since 2023.The former loverat has called her “The One,” spent Christmas with her – the first time he’s done so with a girlfriend since he was 21 – and kept their relationship relatively out of the limelight, seemingly on Laura’s wishes.It’s a far cry from the man who admits himself he’s been “ruthless” in the past, claims to have had 25 girlfriends, and spent many years partying and juggling flings with girls including Zara McDermott and Lottie Moss.Relationship expert Jo Hemmings says: “He’s now 28, he’s a professional with a job, and I think he just went off the whole idea of ever realistically meeting somebody on a TV show.“He’s now met somebody who is also a professional, and is only on TV as a byproduct of what she does in sport.“He’s got himself in a comfortable place. Financially, he’s older, he’s more mature, he’s more settled.“He once played into this roguish character that people saw him as, and became a parody of himself. But look who’s laughing now.“He’s got a fabulous girlfriend, they’re in a long term relationship, he’s well off, he’s still in the public eye, and he’s getting on with his life in the way that I think he always wanted.”Read the full article here”Some days may be 10 minutes, some days may be an hour. Some you may want to hit the gym, some days you may want to stretch at home or walk. “Listen to your body, and the little one inside you. “They have a good way of telling you when to move, and when to rest.”Any movement is a win, I’d say 2-3 short, lower intensity sessions than pre-pregnancy is always a good routine for most (but this does differ in each individual based on your pre-pregnancy fitness levels).”Woods managed to keep her pregnancy a secret throughout the entirety of Euro 2024, before making the announcement before she jetted to Paris to cover the Olympics.And in even more exciting news, Woods and Collard announced they were engaged in September.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe happy couple started dating last year and the reality TV personality got down on one knee on the beach in Cornwall to pop the big question.Woods then showed off her dazzling ring on live TV while presenting TNT’s Champions League coverage.Woods said she was ‘fighting’ for her life during the workoutCredit: Instagram @adamcollardShe was also seen lifting weightsCredit: Instagram @adamcollardWoods showed off her baby bumpCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyEx-Love Island star Collard and Woods announced they were engaged in SeptemberCredit: Instagram More

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      Calls for McLaren to stop playing God Save the Queen as use of anthem after F1 races labelled ‘complete bulls***’

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      LIAM LAWSON has slammed McLaren for playing God Save the King when they win races, labelling the decision “bulls***”. The Kiwi F1 driver, who competes with RB, believes McLaren should ditch the anthem given the team was founded by a New Zealand motor sport legend. Lawson replaced Daniel Ricciardo on the roster at RB following this year’s Singapore Grand PrixCredit: GettyGod Save the Queen is played as the constructor’s anthem whenever McLaren win racesCredit: AFPMcLaren, Britain’s most successful F1 team, was founded by four-time grand prix winner Bruce McLaren in 1963.Lawson said on the Red Flags podcast: “It’s a New Zealand team, the name is still McLaren. I have no idea,“Red Bull play the Austrian national anthem and the team’s based in the UK. McLaren’s based in the UK, but it’s a New Zealand team.“It’s completely bulls***, that’s what it is.READ MORE F1 NEWS“Honestly! Especially if you’re from New Zealand… because Bruce McLaren is an absolute legend.”Lawson replaced Daniel Ricciardo on the roster at RB following this year’s Singapore Grand Prix.McLaren play the British anthem after race wins because they race under a British licence, since the team was founded in England and has always been based in the country.But the team still runs the papaya colour scheme McLaren used in the team’s first race victory at Spa in 1968, and its first logo featured the flightless kiwi bird. Most read in MotorsportF1 star Valtteri Bottas completes Ironman triathlon in his own back garden just days after being axed by SauberBruce McLaren, also a designer and engineer, was tragically killed in an accident while testing a car in Britain in 1970.He toasted four F1 race wins, the final one being the Belgian Grand Prix in 1968.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMcLaren was also a runner-up in the 1960 F1 drivers’ championship and took out the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.The race team, which is the second-oldest on the grid, has claimed 188 Formula One race wins, 12 drivers’ championships and eight constructors’ championships. More

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      Gary Lineker ‘could be snapped up by Netflix & DOUBLE £30m fortune’ after building TV empire away from Match of the Day

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      HE may be giving up his £1.36 million-a-year job, but the BBC’s highest-paid star will be just fine after building a canny media empire of his own.We revealed this week that Gary Lineker will be leaving Match of the Day after 25 years at the end of this season.Gary Lineker will leave Match of the Day at the end of the seasonCredit: BBCHis own company has had success with documentaries like Football, Prince William & Our Mental HealthCredit: BBC SportHe has struck deals for the likes for Vision Express. Pictured in a photoshoot for the brandCredit: SWNSThe football pundit will quit the BBC after anchoring the Corporation’s 2025/26 FA Cup coverage and the next World Cup.In a statement confirming he’s stepping down, Lineker said: “I’m delighted to continue my long association with BBC Sport and would like to thank all those who made this happen.”While many might shudder at the thought of stepping away from such a well-paid role, Lineker’s booming projects away from the Beeb could still see his estimated £30million fortune DOUBLE in the coming years, according to experts.And it’s all thanks to his TV production company, Goalhanger Films.READ MORE SPORTS FEATURESThe firm has already been behind high-profile BBC shows, including Football, Prince William And Our Mental Health in 2020, but it’s also found success with steaming giants, selling a Serena Williams documentary to Amazon last year.Brand and culture expert Nick Ede believes big beasts like Netflix will now have Lineker’s future projects in his sights – and could reward him with a multi-million pound deal, if David Beckham’s £20 million payday was anything to go by.He tells us: “This is a golden moment for Gary to make even more money, spread his broadcasting wings and create compelling content that will help him double his wealth. “I’m sure he will be selling his documentaries and series back to the BBC but now he has the option to sell to the highest bidders with the biggest viewership, making him one of the most powerful men in the media and it’s only going to get more successful for him as the demand is increasing.Most read in Football“Netflix has massive budgets and knows that his shows rate really well, like his Prince William doc. “With his black book full of the greatest sports stars in the world – and royals – plus Netflix’s high demand for content, he will be top of their list for programmes, and could earn tens of millions.”Watch first look trailer for BBC’s ‘Football, Prince William and Our Mental Health’Goalhanger also has an extremely successful podcast production arm, which is now signed up with global entertainment agency WME.In 2022, Lineker hailed  the “incredible growth” of Goalhanger Podcasts, and admitted he could leave the BBC to work on it full time – so it’s very possible that’s what his plans are.He told The New Statesman: “Maybe. Who knows? Life’s thrown many things at me. And I’m 61. “We don’t really know what the boundaries are in terms of growth. But it’s a very, very good business.”Brand dealsThe Rest Is Football podcast has over 320,000 subscribers on YouTubeCredit: The Rest Is FootballLineker has been the face of Walkers for 30 yearsCredit: AlamyHis company has also sold a Serena Williams documentary to AmazonCredit: AFPGoalhanger has produced some of the biggest podcasts in the country, including The Rest Is Politics , hosted by Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart, and The Rest Is History, presented by Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook.And it has found success Stateside recently, too, launching The Rest Is Politics: US.Last year, Gary began fronting The Rest is Football podcast with Micah Richards and Alan Shearer – which has 320,000 subscribers on YouTube.And Nick thinks he’ll continue to earn even more from YouTube thanks to his many brand deals.His most famous is Walkers – who he’s been working with for 30 years, and appeared in over 150 adverts for.Lineker is estimated to earn around £1 million a year from the crisps giant, and signed another three-year deal with them in 2022.He’s also got his own range of specs in high street chain Vision Express, with glasses frames starting at £99 and sunglasses at £39.Shirts brand TM Lewin, also signed Lineker up, to promote its budget range, starting at £25. In 2023, he launched his own line with Next, modelling his own clothes online.Having previously also hosted for the likes of NBC and TNT Sports, Nick says a move to YouTube for Lineker may be on the cards – as he’ll be free from the BBC guidelines.He adds: “He will soon be using YouTube to carry on his football commentary and be able to monetise this.“Without the BBC stronghold for limited commercial activity, he will be getting offers from brands who want to piggyback on the perennial success of his Walkers crisps ads and maximise on his popularity.”Lavish lifeLineker has a £4m mansion in BarnesCredit: SWNS:South West News ServiceThis includes a £50k Jaguar F-PaceCredit: JaguarLineker’s business acumen has led to him owning a £4 million home in Barnes, London – complete with gym and cinema – as well as a car collection worth over £300,000.That included his super-smart Jaguar F-Pace, worth around £50,000.But he’s also been seen riding a Mercedes SL550, BMW 650i convertible, Range Rover Sport and a Jaguar XJ.The hotshot striker was even spied in a £20,000 Mini Cooper Turbo once upon a time.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe car collector has also invested in insurance company, Ticker, which aims to reduce premiums for drivers between the ages of 17 and 25, and is backed by former Formula 1 driver Mark Blundell.Nick finishes: “Lineker has cleverly created a media business that doesn’t need to rely on him and is set to make much more money after BBC.”Lineker has a range with NextCredit: NextHe broke BBC guidelines when he wore his range on the EurosCredit: BBC More

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      Everton stars warned they’ll ‘have to catch an Uber to the pitch’ as unique new stadium feature is revealed

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      EVERTON stars have been warned about one feature of the club’s new stadium that has left fans concerned. The Toffees are due to open their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock at the start of next season.A new feature of Everton’s stadium has left fans concernedCredit: GettyDespite the stadium costing £760m, the stadium features an incredibly long walk from the tunnel to the pitchCredit: GettyFans are excited to move into the 52,888-seater stadium that has cost £760million to build.However, they have now spotted one feature they do not like about the ground.A one-minute 16-second long video from TikTok page stadiastudy showed the interior of the stadium.It gave a view from inside the work-in-progress home dressing room tunnel area.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe person holding the camera then walked towards the tunnel.Once arriving, the cameraperson then walked to where the players will emerge onto the pitch and gave a view of what they will see by panning the camera around the stadium.But fans could not help but notice how long it took to get out on to the pitch from the dressing room.The video placed the camera in the dressing room at 11 seconds. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIt then took until 36 seconds in before reaching the tunnel, with the walk on to the pitch then not being completed until one minute in.This means it could take players nearly a whole MINUTE to walk from the dressing room to the pitch.Sean Dyche forced to bring list of injured Everton stars to press conference with only three of starting XI available Reacting to the video, one fan said: “Takes 90 minutes to get to the pitch but is an amazing ground.”A second said: “That’s a long walk.”A third added: “Surely that can’t be the walk to the tunnel.”Another said: “Amazing stadium but that’s one hell of a walk!”A fifth said: “Players be getting cramp before they reach the tunnel haha.”A sixth added: “Are the changing rooms in Preston?” A seventh said: “[You can] Catch an Uber from that changing room!”After last weekend’s goalless draw with West Ham, Sean Dyche’s side sit three points above the relegation zone with two wins and four draws from the opening 11 Premier League games. READ MORE SUN STORIESThe surrounding area of the stadium has been transformed during the building process.Meanwhile, a stunning development has seen the stadium thrown in the hat to potentially host an Ashes rugby league series. More

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      France international handed two year suspended prison sentence for sexually assaulting woman while drunk

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      FRANCE international Wissam Ben Yedder has been given a two-year suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman while drunk.The former Monaco striker, 34, went on trial at a court in Nice last month for the attack which took place on September 6.Wissam Ben Yedder has been handed a two-year suspended prison sentenceCredit: GoffBen Yedder has 19 caps for France and last played for his country in 2022Credit: GettyThe victim claimed Ben Yedder had groped her and performed a sex act in front of her in his car.He was also also accused of repeatedly refusing to obey Monaco police orders to stop during a subsequent car chase.Now the free agent has been sentenced and given a number of conditions alongside the two-year suspended prison term.He has been fined €5,000 and suspended from driving for six months.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBen Yedder must also pay €6,500 to the victim of the assault – €5,000 in moral damages and €1,500 in legal costs.The case is Ben Yedder’s FOURTH brush with the law in recent years.He is also under investigation after being accused of raping a young woman in the summer of 2023, a claim he denies.A third accusation will see him in court in December after his ex-wife accused him of psychological violence.Most read in FootballLast year, he was given a fine and suspended prison sentence for tax offences.Ben Yedder, who has three goals in 19 France caps, joined Monaco from Sevilla for a club record £34million in 2019.He scored 118 goals in 201 games for Monaco but was released in June as the club’s second all-time goalscorer. More