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      My son lost a leg to cancer but now he’s playing football for England after a remarkable operation

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      TEENAGER Charlie Hewson plays football for England — after docs performed incredible surgery to save his leg.Charlie was just nine months old when he was diagnosed with a rare cancer called Ewing sarcoma in his left thigh bone.
      Charlie Hewson, 13, was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma bone cancer when he was just nine months old but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming a football prodigyCredit: Dan Charity
      Charlie plays for the England amputee teamCredit: Dan Charity
      In a remarkable op, surgeons removed the upper part of his leg, then reattached and swivelled the lower section, so his foot became his knee joint.
      Charlie, now 13, then adapted so well to his new prosthetic leg, he fulfilled his dream of playing football.
      Mum Kate, 46, who lives in Lindfield, West Sussex, with husband Chris, 47, and their daughter Martha, ten, said: “He plays for the amputee England team and also Chelsea and Brighton amputee teams too, and he loves it.
      “We are so proud watching him play after everything he’s been through.”
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      Kate and Chris first thought Charlie’s swollen leg was from an insect bite and were stunned to be told it was cancer.
      He had six rounds of chemo before becoming one of the first patients in the UK to have a “rotationplasty”, where his lower leg was moved into his hip joint and rotated.
      More chemo followed at London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital when the cancer spread — but six months after surgery, the Charlton ­Athletic fan had a prosthetic leg fitted.
      Kate added: “Charlie has always been mad about football, and over the years he’s had prosthetic limbs painted in his favourite team colours.”
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      She said he is an “inspiration”, adding: “It was amazing they managed to carry out this surgery.
      “If they’d had to take his whole leg away, it would have been a whole different ball game for Charlie.”
      In a remarkable operation, surgeons removed the upper part of his leg, then reattached and swivelled the lower section, so his foot became his knee jointCredit: Dan Charity
      Charlie’s mum Kate added: ‘Charlie has always been mad about football’Credit: Dan Charity More

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      Premier League ace hosted secret sex party at five-star hotel with model guests forced to sign legal gagging orders

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      A PREMIER League footballer hosted a secret sex party — with models forced to sign legal gagging orders.One girl, who was ordered to hand over her mobile at the five-star ­London hotel, said: “It was wild.”
      A Premier League footballer hosted a secret sex party with models forced to sign legal gagging ordersCredit: Getty
      A leaked video shows the entrance to the ace’s sex party
      Footage leaked to The Sun on Sunday shows a fixer telling guests where to meet and how to deal with security.
      The organiser talks over video at the hotel, saying: “So guys, really easy. This is the back.
      “Here we can arrive and park and the driver can drop us off. Over here, there will be security.
      “This is the entrance for the girls and everyone.
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      “The security will accept and here, inside, we will do NDA (non-disclosure agreements) and phones . . . and here we’re going to go to the party and the rooms.”
      In the video — sent on the day of the bash — girls were told to report at a car garage at the rear of the London hotel.
      After walking past bottles of drink stacked up in the ground-floor kitchen area, they were taken by lifts to suites costing several thousand pounds a night.
      The guests, including models, had been urged to attend if they were “up for a wild party”.
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      In return they got chauffeur-driven cars, free food, booze and beds for the night.
      One girl at the party said: “It got so busy with girls coming and going that we had to wait in the garage area until others had left the rooms. It was wild.
      “They had booked several big rooms. Organisers were taking girls up in the lifts, one after another.
      “There were several Premier League football players in the rooms with the girls, and some were in bed together.
      “It was a free bar obviously and everyone was getting stuck into the booze.
      “I heard a young woman working in the hotel was caught in a passionate clinch with a player and got into trouble with her bosses.
      “We had to sign NDAs on arrival and hand in our phones.
      “We were told they didn’t want us filming anything and posting it on social media.
      “Only the players were allowed to keep their phones. Minders were coming down, taking more girls upstairs, then coming to get more recruits an hour later.
      “The players all invited a selection of girls. None of us knew about the location until we were sent a video on the day.
      “We were sworn to secrecy. On arrival at the hotel we were searched like we were passing through airport security.”
      The party was hosted in May last year by a player celebrating his birthday.
      The use of NDAs to control and silence women has previously sparked widespread fury.
      Women’s Aid hit out after we revealed this April how a married England player silenced his secret lover by making her sign a legal gagging order.
      The charity said then: “It is horrendous for a woman to be faced with intimidating behaviour from a football player, whereby she feels forced to sign an NDA and delete photos and messages.
      “We run a campaign, Football United Against Domestic Violence, that tries to promote healthy relationships, and footballers using financial power and status to legally intimidate women is abusive.
      “We need to stand up against controlling behaviour in relationships together. It is unacceptable.”
      NDAs are used for mergers and acquisitions but have been increasingly deployed by public figures.
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      The Solicitors Regulation Authority issued a warning notice about their improper use in 2020.
      And the Women and Equalities Committee says they are used to silence victims of sexual harassment at work. More

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      Jadon Sancho forgets bust-up with Man United on night out with Mike Tyson’s son

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      ENGLAND’S Jadon Sancho forgot his bust-up with Man United during a knockout night with boxer Mike Tyson’s son.The winger, 23, was spotted with Amir Tyson, 26, at London burlesque club Cirque Le Soir.
      England’s Jadon Sancho forgot his bust-up with Man United manager Erik ten Hag during a knock-out night with boxer Mike Tyson’s son
      Jadon has fallen out with United boss Erik ten HagCredit: Alamy
      Jadon arrived at United in 2021 but has fallen out with boss Erik ten Hag.
      A clubber said: “You’d never have guessed Jadon’s career was struggling. He had a grin on his face all night.”
      Another said: “Jadon and Amir were having a great time. It’s such an unlikely pairing. We weren’t expecting to see them.
      “Jadon’s not been called up for England so I suppose he has a week to let his hair down.”
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      Entrepreneur Amir is one of ex-heavyweight champ Mike’s seven kids.
      He posted a video of the night captioned: “Love London.”

      The Manchester United star has been exiled by his boss since the Red Devils’ 3-1 defeat at Arsenal on September 3.
      Sancho, 23, had been dropped for the match, with Ten Hag questioning his application in training.
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      The England international subsequently refuted his manager’s claim, effectively accusing him of lying, and said he’d been made a “scapegoat”.
      Ten Hag, 53, is demanding an apology from Sancho in front of the rest of the squad, something the former Borussia Dortmund ace doesn’t feel he should have to do. More

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      Moment Alex Scott and Jess Glynne are spotted cosying up inside Attitude Awards at their first event as a couple

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      THE hottest new couple in showbiz, Alex Scott and Jess Glynne, cemented their romance as they cosied up together at the Attitude Awards.My exclusive photo shows the former footballer and chart-topping pop star cuddling up together at the afterparty, where they celebrated together until gone 1am.
      Alex Scott and Jess Glynne cuddling up together at the Attitude Awards afterparty, where they celebrated together until gone 1amCredit: SUPPLIED
      Alex and Jess also sat together at the bash, where the former footballer won the Sport gongCredit: Rex
      Alex arrives in a see-through outfitCredit: Splash
      They sat next to each other during the awards do and then raised a toast after Alex won the Sport award.
      But they made sure they dodged any questions about their romance by hiring a private security guard to stand by them for the whole evening.
      A source said: “Jess and Alex were really tactile.
      “They had friends with them and chatted as a group during the ceremony but at the afterparty, they were inseparable.
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      “They were the only celebrities to have a private security guard to stop people approaching them, so they could have fun as a pair.
      “They celebrated Alex’s win until late into the night and didn’t leave until gone 1am.
      “Earlier in the evening they had both practically sprinted down the red carpet.
      “They didn’t want to speak to any journalists because they knew people would ask about their relationship.
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      “Clearly they aren’t ready to talk about it just yet.”
      During her acceptance speech earlier in the evening, Alex said: “Over the last couple of years there’s been a lot of growth to realise the person who’s now very comfortable in their own skin.

      “I know my values, I know what I am and the community that I represent.”
      The Sun first told last Thursday how BBC sports commentator Alex and Jess – who holds the record for the most No1 singles for a British female solo artist with seven – were an item.
      It was revealed that they have secretly been together for two months and attended Wimbledon together over the summer as they grew close.
      By the looks of things on Wednesday evening, their blossoming relationship is still going from strength to strength.
      Jess was also wearing a see-through outfit for the ceremonyCredit: Splash
      Alex Scott was seen beaming as she left the awards in the black lace dressCredit: Splash
      The BBC pundit’s date Jess Glynne was already there in a waiting carCredit: Splash
      Alex, 38, hopped in the vehicle with the help of an assistantCredit: Splash
      Hold My Hand singer Jess donned a very similar semi-sheer outfit which flashed her knickersCredit: Splash
      Alex clutched onto the huge flowing train of her dress as she entered the carCredit: Splash More

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      Racing legend Nigel Mansell rakes in eye-watering sum flogging memorabilia from his glittering F1 career

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      RACING great Nigel Mansell raked in £1.3million flogging memorabilia from his glittering F1 career.Among the 178 items sold off by the moustachioed 1992 world champ were helmets, race suits and trophies.
      Nigel Mansell raked in £1.3million flogging memorabilia from his glittering F1 careerCredit: Getty
      The most expensive flop was the ­helmet from his first F1 victory — which sold for £68,400Credit: Jam Press/Simon Clay Courtesy of
      His 1992 French GP trophy sold for £25,200Credit: Jam Press/Simon Clay Courtesy of
      The most expensive was the ­helmet from his first F1 victory — the European GP at Brands Hatch in October 1985 — which sold for £68,400.
      Two “5NM” personalised registration plates fetched £50,400, while a 72cc motorbike he rode in the pits sold for £24,000 at the auction at Sotheby’s, London.
      His 1992 French GP trophy sold for £25,200, a race suit, boots and gloves from 1992 for £21,600, and a 1994 steering wheel for £9,600.
      Mansell, 70, had 31 Grand Prix wins and 59 podium finishes in his career.
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      One of his best performances came in qualifying for the 1992 British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
      A framed time chart from that lap sold for £8,400.
      Mansell, who had kept the items in a private museum in Jersey, said: “The collection is the material manifestation of the most significant moments of my career.”
      Nearly 150 more lots were due to go under the hammer.
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      A race suit, boots and gloves from 1992 sold for £21,600Credit: Jam Press/Simon Clay Courtesy of
      Two ‘5NM’ personalised registration plates fetched £50,400Credit: Jam Press/Simon Clay Courtesy of More

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      Bringing Euro 2028 to the UK will be a chance to celebrate our unique football heritage – but this bid is different, too

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      BRINGING the Euros to the UK and Ireland in 2028 will be a wonderful chance to celebrate our unique football heritage.But we’re not just repeating past glories.
      Rishi Sunak says bringing the Euros to the UK and Ireland in 2028 will be a wonderful chance to celebrate the UK’s unique football heritageCredit: AFP
      Gareth Bale celebrates as the UK and Ireland were declared Euro 2028 hostsCredit: AP
      This bid is different.
      It is bringing one of the world’s greatest sporting events to every part of our United Kingdom and to Ireland too.
      With three million tickets available, this will be the biggest Euros tournament yet, lifting everyone’s spirits and giving a massive shot in the arm to the economy.
      This tournament is different because, from the very outset, we began to invest in its legacy.
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      The bid partners have committed more than £500million to grassroots football.
      And together we’re creating an additional £45million legacy fund to make sure we capture the full benefits.
      Sun readers will see new goalposts, pitches and facilities popping up around the country.
      Our aim is that everyone in the UK will be an average of 15 minutes from a quality football pitch.
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      These are the ­places where the stars of the future will be born.
      Put it in your diary: Summer 2028 — it’s coming home. More

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      Gary Neville gets huge pay day as massive global pop star secretly hires out his ENTIRE hotel in Manchester

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      HE’S a self-appointed man of the people who now spends as much time banging on about socialism and the Labour Party as he does about football.But for such a liberal leftie, Gary Neville doesn’t half keep some swanky company.
      Gary Neville rented out the whole of his five star Stock Exchange Hotel to MadonnaCredit: Getty
      Madge is in town to rehearse for her forth-coming tourCredit: Splash
      The Queen of Pop and her entourage can relax in serious style during their down timeCredit: Splash
      The former Manchester United ace has rented out the whole of his five star Stock Exchange Hotel in the city to A-list superstar Madonna while she rehearses for her forthcoming tour — so the Queen of Pop and her entourage can relax in serious style during their down time.
      And given that the hotel is a huge gaff, which Gary owns a substantial stake in alongside his old team-mate Ryan Giggs, that sounds like a hefty pay day . . . not bad for someone so keen to hammer anyone for earning a few quid.
      This week alone has seen Saint Gary spouting off about the Labour Party conference, ludicrously presenting it as though it were a charity fundraiser in comparison to the previous week’s Tory gathering,
      At least he will now be in a good position to make a generous donation to the ­comrades’ cause.
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      Anyway, Madge and Co landed in the north of England a couple of days back — with three huge box vans carrying her family behind her own Range Rover, and a huge haul of ­luggage including three posh Peloton exercise bikes to keep her in shape ahead of the ­gruelling run of gigs.
      And she’ll fit right in at the ­luxury hotel, which has recently hosted the likes of ­Shania Twain, Dua Lipa, Pink and Mick Jagger.
      Gary really does keep good company.
      It’s understood the star has rented a venue nearby to host full-scale rehearsals of her show before it begins properly at London’s O2 Arena this Saturday for a four-night run, ahead of a European leg and then a return to the UK before dates in America.
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      A source said: “Madonna is pulling out all the stops — a huge entourage, whole hotels, major venues for rehearsals for several days — nothing is being left to chance.
      “You don’t get to be known as the Queen of Pop without doing it properly, which is exactly what this is.”
      Madge and Co landed in the north of England a couple of days backCredit: Splash
      The hotel recently hosted Shania Twain, Dua Lipa, Pink and Mick JaggerCredit: Splash More

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      Wembley Stadium to undergo major £4.3million revamp to stamp out yob chaos at Euro 2028

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      WEMBLEY Stadium will be turned into a fortress with a £4.3million security revamp for the Euro 2028 final.It comes after the venue vowed to avoid a repeat of the Euro 2020 final chaos when 2,000 yobs broke in.
      Wembley is getting a £4m upgrade to help prevent the chaos of the Euro 2020 finalCredit: AP
      Ticketless thugs ruined the Wembley showcase by storming through turnstiles and swarming securityCredit: Getty
      Ticketless thugs ruined the Wembley showcase by storming through turnstiles and overwhelming security staff.
      But rings of steel complete with 12ft anti-climb fences and 50 high-resolution cameras will keep invaders out in 2028.
      Security improvements at the 90,000-seat stadium were demanded before England last week secured sole bidding status for the finals as part of the joint campaign to host the event with Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
      UEFA are expected to rubber stamp the bid tomorrow, with Wembley almost certainly the venue for the final.
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      Barriers manned by better-trained security staff will include a new gated portal with enclosed roller shutters to fortify the Club Wembley entrance.
      And a new external entrance lobby with reinforced interlocking doors will stop unauthorised entry from the Olympic Steps.
      Bigger, stronger gates will be fitted to VIP, staff and media entrances.
      And extra perimeter fences at entrances will be built.
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      The Covid-delayed 2020 final was played at Wembley on July 11, 2021. England lost to Italy.
      A Wembley spokesman said: “We’ve made significant investments to enhance security.”
      A Wembley Stadium spokesman said: ‘We’ve made significant investments to enhance security’Credit: Getty More