What the burglars did was see them sitting out the front, so they just came round the back way and popped the window, got in and ransacked the house.. [21][22][23] A leak revealed that Gareth Bale's transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid was over 100 million, more than the 96 million the club paid for Cristiano Ronaldo. Barcelona took the lead in the 26th when the ball careened off Militao after a run into the area by Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie. Nagelsmann said his side needed to walk the tightrope with team selections ahead of the incredibly important game against PSG while considering their push for domestic honors. Georgia recently listed a job online for a coordinator of player development. Nagelsmann suggested that Mane would again feature off the bench against Stuttgart. This is now a case of waiting to see where the investigation takes us, added the insider. It was a serious injury but his fitness levels are good. [10][11] Football Leaks also revealed that AS Monaco paid 43 million for Radamel Falcao, rather than around 60 million as had been estimated. Carter reported to Indianapolis for the combine with the intention of meeting with teams before the 2023 NFL draft. Allegations of this nature will cause a considerable amount of alarm among everyone within the club, the fans, and the wider public. The number of footballers whose homes have been raided, often violently, for expensive watches, gems and cars is on the rise across Europe. The Expedition was traveling at about 104 miles per hour shortly before the crash, per the investigation. Its first leak was about third-party agreements between FC Twente and Doyen Sports, which led to the Royal Dutch Football Association banning Twente from European football for three years. Described by police as tourism burglars, the pair who robbed 170,000 from five homes during their fleeting visit to the UK, were jailed in 2020. The fact that they are footballers meant that it was fully advertised that they would be away from home playing for their country at certain times. It was also the first match between the rivals since it became public Barcelona paid millions of euros over several years to the vice president of the countrys refereeing committee. The alleged conduct does not reflect our programs values or the high standards we have established, UGA athletics said after Damon-Johnsons arrest. The decision not to identify him led to. Its easy to blame someone for putting a Rolex on social media and say they had it coming. In October three men were arrested by police in France on suspicion of the Di Maria burglary, and of robbing the home of another PSG player, Julian Draxler. There is an organised element to these crimes, hence our involvement, said Superintendent Williams from Operation Opal, whos unit works with the National Crime Agency and with police forces across Europe. Coach Xavi also couldnt count on central defender Andreas Christensen because of an injury. Premiership sides have a squad size of 25. But social media is part of that life, it gives fans an insight into their lives. They have however described the footballer by his age, marital status, and that he plays for a national football team. A leading Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of rape and taken into custody by the Metropolitan police. A lot of them are sophisticated criminals. Hakimi appeared on stage at the FIFA Awards in Paris on Monday. News, results and discussion about the beautiful game. 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According to ESPN, an NFL spokesperson told reporters Carter would not speak because he and five other players were still conducting physical examinations. Its tempting to see these rich footballers being burgled for a 350,000 watch that might cost them a weeks wages as some kind of lesser crime, that they in some way either deserved or should just brush off like a bad offside decision. A banner by Madrid fans at the Bernabu said: Clean and white, never tarnished.. But what is growing increasingly obvious is that these sportsmen and often their very young families are being targeted on an unprecedented scale by ruthless burglars determined to relieve them of their prized assets. Asked Wednesday about the accumulation of UGA arrests in the last year and how Georgia plans to address it, the school pointed to previous statements. She was taken to a hospital. The player, in his late 20s, cannot be named for legal reasons & is currently in custody being quizzed over an alleged attack last month. I'm saying cut out the . And the British newspaper, "Daily Mail", revealed the identity of the player who plays for the English team Everton in the Premier League, the Icelandic Gilfi Sigurdsson, who is 31 years old, and qualified. Everton player Dele Alli had three watches worth a total of 350,000 stolen after being punched and held at knifepoint during a robbery in May 2020. It is really stupid that libel laws in England allow you to publish general identifying information but not the name. He started with Marcos Alonso in Christensens place and Ronald Araujo was improvised in the right back position. In what was the first of three matches between the Spanish powerhouses in the next few weeks, Barcelona triumphed after an own-goal by Madrid defender der Militao in the first half. While it was unfair of both the media and public to speculate, his name in particular was dragged through the mud for hours. A Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. BREAKING: Hollywood star Tom Sizemore passes away aged 61 after suffering a brain aneurysm, Russian scientist who co-created Sputnik V Covid vaccine found strangled to death in his Moscow home, UPDATE: Explosion in Moscow suburb of Kolomna occurred in the air, maybe a drone, BREAKING: Three children dead and two injured after mass stabbing attack in Italy, Texas, Imserso to offer 900,000 places to pensioners in Spain for next season, The oldest city in Spain is confirmed to have been in Andalucia. The most important thing for me is my family and luckily they are all OK. And after so many obstacles in my life, this is just one more that I will overcome.. If teams get into the Champions League, criminals know thats 20 or so players who won't be at home at this date and time. A leading Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of rape and taken into custody by the Metropolitan police. Barcelona got the win Thursday despite playing without some of their top scorers because of injuries Robert Lewandowski, Ousmane Dembele and Pedri, a trio that has combined for 40 goals this season, with 25 coming from Lewandowski. One senior official at the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) told me that many Premier League footballers are growing increasingly terrified of their home and families being attacked and robbed by armed crooks after their valuables. Kirby Smart, Georgias football coach, released a statement through the school early Wednesday morning. It was reported the alleged rape happened in June 2022. Defensive back Javon Bullard, the defensive MVP of the Peach Bowl and national championship game, was arrested on a DUI charge on Sept. 25. And the British newspaper, Daily Mail, revealed the identity of the player who plays for the English team Everton in the Premier League, the Icelandic Gilfi Sigurdsson, who is 31 years old, and qualified. "There is no question in my mind that when all of the facts are known that I will be fully exonerated of any criminal wrongdoing.". Earlier on July 16, the house of the footballer was raided following which he was arrested by the Greater Manchester Police. MET police have revealed the identity of the married premier league player who was arrested on suspicion of child sex offences. But what do we know about the people behind these traumatic crimes? "Everton can confirm it has suspended a First-Team player pending a police investigation. Carter turned himself in to authorities Wednesday nightafter awarrant was issued for his arrestWednesday morning, jail records show. "The charges announced today are deeply concerning, especially as we are still struggling to cope with the devastating loss of two beloved members of our community,"Smart said. Netizens are suggesting that one Ghanaian might be the suspect. Warrant out for the arrest of Jalen Carter (1:59) Courtney Cronin reports from the NFL combine on the breaking news involving NFL draft prospect Jalen Carter. He built up a chain of electronics stores and sold them as a franchise over 35 years ago. Really would be nice to go a whole season without a national game of 'guess which footballer is a rapist'. Barcelona were coming off a 1-0 loss at Almera in the Spanish league, which marked the first time the Catalan club failed to score since October. Sickening that players are having to come out and prove their innocence because of media tabloids riling shit up. Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.. I'm really surprised Arsenal didn't put out some travel or training photos out to stop the speculation and show people he was with the rest of the squad. [36] Reporters Without Borders described the decision as "an attempt to censor on a continental scale". It does seem that in cases specifically like these when its about very well know people, that it causes more harm than good, but I think its better for the general public where a lot of people wont be trying to figure out who it is, Yep, either say who it is or just say its a PL player. One players house, hed hired a residential security team, but they didnt want to get out the car and check the perimeter. Sigursson plays for the Premier League club Everton as well as the Iceland national football team. [27] In April that year, the website announced that it was temporarily ceasing its leaks. Meanwhile, Neymar has been ruled out of PSGs Champions League last 16 second leg against Bayern Munich next week, the Ligue 1 clubs coach Christophe Galtier said on Friday. But their leader, named in court as Daniel Vukovic now suspected of being a Serbian born master criminal named Ljubomir Radosavlejic who stole the identity of a Peruvian lawyer called Alfredo Lindley has never been caught, nor have any of the stolen treasures been recovered. The Telegraph reported the player is in his late 20s and is expected to take part in this years World Cup finals in Qatar. PROSECUTORS are now probing the case of an Everton star arrested on suspicion of child sex offences. After five years touring the world Ron decided to move to Spain with his wife and son, a place they had visited over the years, and only bought the villa they live in because it has a guitar-shaped swimming pool!. The 20-year-old striker, who made his debut for the club in March 2019, was arrested on Sunday Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault . While the figures for ther percentage of men who are rapists aren't the best it seems to be around 6-7%. Mote told police he was intoxicated. [28][29][30], In November 2018, Football Leaks said that there had been undercover talks about the creation of a new continental club competition, the European Super League, which would begin play in 2021 which ultimately would not happen, though the Super League was announced in 2021. Only winger Leroy Sane is in doubt for Saturdays match although the former Man City forward will make the trip to Stuttgart if he comes through a fitness test on Friday. Early Wednesday, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Carter initially told police he heard the crash from a nearby apartment complex, but then later told an officer he had been driving both behind and beside the vehicle driven by LeCroy. Ron actually started his working career as an Ophthalmic Technician- things changed when, during a band rehearsal, his amplifier blew up and he couldnt get it fixed so he took a course at Birmingham University and ended up doing a degree course. The Portuguese international was attacked by a gang of robbers in front of his wife and baby daughter at their home in the Manchester suburbs. When you show resistance this is what happens. Transfer wide receiver Rara Thomas from Mississippi State was charged with felony false imprisonment and misdemeanor battery/family violence for allegedly bruising a female's bicep and causing abrasions to her shins in a campus dorm room. A police spokesperson confirmed reports the unnamed player was being questioned over a report of rape last month. The player, described in the report as "one of the best at his Premier. Barcelona also got the best of Madrid the last time they met in the Copa, advancing in the 2019 semifinals with a 3-0 win in the second leg at the Bernabeu. The Metropolitan Police, in a statement, has confirmed the reports. Outside linebacker Nolan Smith faced charges of speeding in a construction zone when police said he went 89 miles per hour in a 55 zone on Jan. 19, 2022 in Winder. In Spain and France, most notably in Barcelona, Madrid and Paris, there has been a string of top players burgled. Clearly this matter must be fully investigated. An interactive visual database of National Football League player Arrests & Charges. It isnt like the name wont come out eventually so all it achieves is a few days of wild speculation. Carter is being charged with reckless driving and racing, both misdemeanor charges. We do see criminals from abroad coming to the UK to target high value victims, for example from South America, and we often work with international police forces on this. Her blood alcohol limit was .197, more than twice the legal limit. According to the newspaper, the player was detained pending an investigation into the issue of sexual harassment of children under the legal age. Photos:Xavier Laine/Getty; @reecejames; @jpcancelo. Our unit is much more compact. Incidents of . "On 4 July, an allegation of rape of a woman in her 20s was reported to police," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement. This is not about police apathy towards solving house burglaries because these are high value crimes committed against famous victims. Believe it or not, a lot of footballers will spend 20,000 on a table full of vodka, which they dont even drink, in a nightclub, but they wont pay for security for their houses, because theres nothing tangible in it for them. It began with a series of investigations published in December 2016 and November 2018 by media partners of the European Investigative Collaborations (EIC), such as Der Spiegel . Investigators determined that alcohol impairment, racing, reckless driving, and speed were significant contributing factors to the crash, police said in thenews release. At a news conference on Friday, PSG coach Christophe Galtier said he would answer no questions of a non-sporting nature (relating to) Achraf Hakimi.. Download our media pack in either English or Spanish. You have to consider how libel laws affect 'normal' people as opposed to just viewing them in how they affect celebrities. [35] The leaks include "about 18.6 million documents, including contracts, e-mails and spreadsheets, which served as material for investigative journalism work by 60 journalists from 12 European media. The team of four burglars first rang the bell to make sure Lampard and his wife, TV presenter Christine, were out. Michiel Willems 05/07/2022 Like | 42 Social media is exploding this morning as thousands of Brits are trying to find out who the Premier League footballer is who has reportedly been arrested in. Carter was scheduled to meet with reporters for a media availability Wednesday morning, but did not appear. 802 football related arrests so far this season - an increase in 47% from 547 arrests in 2019-20 - the highest number of arrests since UKFPU started collating in season 2015-16. These homes are not soft touches. How did they know? A PREMIER League international footballer has been arrested on suspicion of rape today after six police cars swooped on a North London address. The 29-year-old, who is a high-profile member of his side but is not being named for legal reasons, was arrested in the early hours of Monday at his north London home on suspicion of an offence. A Premier League footballer who has represented his country at international level has been arrested on suspicion of rape. University of Georgia football player Jalen Carter, a projected top pick in the NFL draft, has surrendered to police on charges of reckless driving and racing tied to a crash that killed a player . Like the UK, when they are caught, those responsible tend to be highly organised. Football Leaks was a leak in association football revealing "murky" financial transactions in the world of European professional football and exposes the tax tricks employed by some of the continent's biggest stars. Abroad, Real Madrid player Karim Benzema's home was robbed, for the third time, in January while he was playing an away game and Benfica defender Nicolas Otamendi was violently attacked in . She and offensive lineman Devin Willock died. The thing is, the name comes out but no media outlet will ever name them. Williams said footballers are targeted not just because they are wealthy, but because their lives are so public. Supported by WP Advisor. According to reports, had Police interrogated the footballer earlier this month and carried out a full search of his home, where they confiscated some items, but have not reported what they were. Colin also said that some elements collected by the judicial police show, according to her, that Hakimi in this case has been subjected to a racketeering attempt.. The Attorney General has issued a warning to social media platforms and their users over posts about a Premier League footballer who has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences. Heres the latest on Jalen Carter during NFL scouting combine week: Jalen Carters last 24 hours have been quite eventful. Thank you for taking the time to read this article, please remember to come back and checkThe Euro Weekly Newswebsite for all your up-to-date local and international news stories. [10][11][12][13][14], Rui Pinto, the author of Football Leaks,[15] was arrested in Budapest, Hungary, on 16 January 2019 at the request of the Portuguese authorities for suspicion of attempted qualified extortion, violation of secrecy and illegally accessing information. Covering the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, Almeria, Axarquia, Mallorca and beyond, EWN supports and inspires the individuals, neighbourhoods, and communities we serve, by delivering news with a social conscience. As a normal guy on the street, I think it is a good thing that I wouldnt be named if I was innocent. Most footballer burglaries go unsolved, and many perpetrators go unidentified. Police say allegation of rape of woman in her 20s was reported, Player in custody as inquiries continue, police statement adds. Not long after the attack Di Maria sold his 4 million home and moved his family into a hotel because of fears it could happen again. In total, nine Georgia players have been arrested in the last 13-and-a-half months. Sadio is part of the usual competition for spots.. He was charged last week with reckless driving and racing for the incident that came the night after Georgias national championship win in California. They've got people outside their houses wanting to sign T-shirts all the time. Jalen Carter, the former University of Georgia football star and a top NFL prospect, turned himself in late Wednesday night on charges linked to his alleged . Character-wise, I dont have anything to say on any of my teammates. Running back Kenny McIntosh was driving a Dodge Challenger on April 25 in Athens that crashed at 4 a.m. going 20 miles over the speed limit when it collided with a Kia Sol driven by a woman from Stone Mountain. I think Georgia football is trying to keep that going and keep the generations growing.. They lead Madrid by seven points in the league. The person requested anonymity because he is not authorized to speak publicly about the situation. Everton have since confirmed that one of their first-team players has been suspended pending a police investigation. You have to be able to realize that.. In March last year Paris St Germain player Angel Di Maria was famously taken off the pitch during PSGs game against Nantes after it was found his wife and children had been the victims of a violent burglary at their Paris home while he was playing. In Amsterdam last year, the wife and four young children of PSV Eindhoven striker Eran Zahavi were tied and gagged during a raid on their home. You would take away the rhythm of a player (if Pavard starts)., Nagelsmann said he would not rotate much and revealed he wanted to develop a core group to play together in difficult phases, who can grow in confidence over time.. PSG are scheduled to play Nantes at home on Saturday in the French league. McIntosh was charged with reckless driving and failure to wear a seat belt. Far from being carried out by some kind of old romantic vision of a gentleman thief in the night, who vanishes away your valuables under your very nose, they are often carried out by ruthless and armed professionals who will do anything to speed off in your Maserati with a pocket full of Richard Milles. The gangs leader, Mohammed S. known as The Cat, who was also convicted of possessing a pistol, was jailed for six years. A man has been arrested at an address in Barnet on suspicion of rape and taken into custody where he remains. Police charged Carter Wednesday for reckless driving and for drag racing Jan. 15 with UGA recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy from downtown Athens at about 2:30 a.m. when she crashed a Ford . The internet causes this to happen because all the outlets are so desperate for clicks that they push the boundaries of what theyre allowed to publish. Manchester United captain Harry Maguire appeared in court on Saturday after being arrested following an incident on the island of Mykonos. Less than four months later, Athens-Clarke County police again allege that Carter was being reckless when he was racing LeCroy in the fatal crash. NFL draft prospect Jalen Carter faces misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and racing in connection with the January crash that killed two members of the University of Georgia football team. Your break is that youre not going to jail because it will make all kind of news., The officer later told Carter what he did was reckless.. The media reported that an Everton player was arrested last Friday, July 16, and later released on bail. What is surprising is that, with the endless flow of footballers subjected to violent, devastating robberies, some players dont appear to be that bothered about security. Apart from the Lindelof incident, recent raids include one at the home of Manchester City player Joao Cancelo in December. British media reported today, Tuesday, the arrest of a professional player in the English Premier League by the authorities, due to accusations related to crimes and child molestation. Exclusive: Premier League star arrested on suspicion of rape. On 4 July an allegation of rape of a woman in her 20s was reported to police, it read. The player is said to be in his late 20s and is currently in custody being questioned over an alleged attack . The man has been released on bail, while the Metropolitan Police continue their enquiries. Abraham Muse, who followed Arsenal player Gabriel home with a baseball bat before trying to steal his car, was a heroin dealer, not a cat burglar. Carters connection to the incident became the biggest story from the NFL scouting combine this week. feels like other things like this have come out much quicker, Watch it not be the English Premier League lmao, Oh they actually meant a 29 year old Premier League Darts player ooopsie sorry Thomas, Everyone saying its a Arsenal or Spurs player, but at this point it seems to be neither, Agreed, literally just says in the original article arrested in north london. He has always been interested in the news and constantly thrives to present his articles in an interesting and engaging way. [18][19], The website was set up in September 2015 and reveals transfer fee, wage and contract information about famous footballers. So football players do expose themselves a little bit. The Database of NFL Arrest Statistics. Probably because one of the players mates told them. He says the most security-covered player in the Premier League is Manchester United player Ronaldo. An interactive visual database of National Football League player Arrests & Charges. The . Cornerback Kelee Ringo and safety Chris Smith said Thursday at the NFL combine that the arrests by their now former teammates didnt say anything about the Georgia football program in particular. Hakimi is allowed to leave French territory, prosecutors said. We are now in Sweden and are spending some time off with our families.. By signing up, you will create a Euro Weekly News account if you dont already have one. Many earn more money in a week than the average person earns in a decade. The man, who is in his 20s but cannot be named for legal reasons, was being questioned by police. Timothy Cray QC told the court these were organised crimes carried out by organised criminals who had flown to London specifically for the burglary spree. It was initially disallowed for an offside by Kessie but later got confirmed after video review. Police arrested a 25-year-old man in the death of Jatonne Sterling, a Clark Atlanta University student-athlete who was found with a gunshot wound Tuesday near campus, police said.. Keontay . Just of course, to which much is given, much is expected. A security firm director, who wants to remain anonymous because of his sensitive role in the industry, told VICE World News that some players see home security as an afterthought. Barcelona defeated Madrid 3-1 in the Spanish Super Cup final in January but had lost by the same score in the first clasico of the season in a league match at the Bernabeu last year. Carter, a standout defensive lineman, is a potential top-fivepick in the 2023 NFL draft after his college career during which he helped the Georgia football team win consecutive national championships. Madrid were without central defender David Alaba and left back Ferland Mendy because of injuries. All rights reserved. Yet the burglaries continue. [38] According to the Football Leaks documents obtained by Der Spiegel and shared with the EIC, certain individuals, international corporations and even large banks were implicated. In reality, most people identified for robbing top footballers homes in Europe are professional career burglars and many of them are members of international gangs dedicated to targeting the continents rich celebrities, either by stealth or brutal violence.