Semi-pro footballer, 21, wins £24k after boss at care firm job called him ‘small African boy’ 

A 21-year-old carer has been awarded £24,000 compensation after winning an age and race discrimination case when his boss kept calling him a ‘small African boy’. Salvyn Kisitu, who also played semi-professional football, was subjected to a tirade of ageist and racial discrimination while looking after vulnerable children at Inclusive Care Support Limited in Romford, … Read more

Footballer, 22, who played for Bristol City is jailed for 10 years for raping woman in toilet

Alhaji Sesay (pictured), 22, raped a woman in a London club after forcing his way into the cubicle A former international footballer has been jailed after trapping a woman inside a nightclub toilet and raping her. Alhaji Sesay, 22, raped a woman in a London club after forcing his way into the cubicle. The former … Read more

Lizzie Cundy reveals she set up former lovers Patsy Kensit and ex-England footballer Micky Gray

‘It was all my idea!’ Lizzie Cundy reveals she set up former lovers Patsy Kensit and ex-England footballer Micky Gray who went on to date for two months By Amelia Wynne For Mailonline Published: 12:48 GMT, 12 March 2021 | Updated: 12:48 GMT, 12 March 2021 Lizzie Cundy has revealed that she set up former … Read more

Footballer Marcus Rashford discusses fight to end child poverty

Footballer Marcus Rashford has been holding the government to account over its support for some of the UK’s poorest children during the pandemic. And the Premier League star, 23, has said he wants to end food poverty and give every child a fighting chance to beat the odds – just like he did when he … Read more

Former footballer Mark ‘Spud’ Carroll talks about working as Russell Crowe’s bodyguard

‘It’s not hard to look after a bloke like that’: Former footballer Mark ‘Spud’ Carroll talks about working as Russell Crowe’s bodyguard… and admits he initially ‘had no idea who he was’ By Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 07:42 GMT, 5 March 2021 | Updated: 07:42 GMT, 5 March 2021 Mark ‘Spud’ Carroll … Read more

Hollyoaks’ Jennifer Metcalfe looks smitten with new footballer beau Chris Eagles in Cheshire

She was first spotted with her new beau Chris Eagles in January but has since faced accusations of ‘breaking the girl code’.  And Jennifer Metcalfe looked completely smitten as she lovingly gazed into her footballer boyfriend’s eyes while stepping out in Cheshire on Thursday. The Hollyoaks actress, 37, appeared to be in great spirts as … Read more

Online fashion business run by footballer Jesse Lingard ‘claims taxpayers’ cash to furlough staff’ 

An online fashion business run by Jesse Lingard has reportedly claimed taxpayers’ cash to furlough staff through a state-funded scheme, despite the footballer earning more than £100,000 per week. The clothing firm, JLingz, sells printed backpacks for £100 and hoodies for £45 while employing three people including the West Ham and England midfielder. It is described as … Read more

Hollyoaks’ Jennifer Metcalfe is seen with footballer beau Chris Eagles for the first time

Hollyoaks’ Jennifer Metcalfe is seen with footballer beau Chris Eagles for the first time as they head out for a drive… five months after split from Greg Lake By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 16:38 GMT, 30 January 2021 | Updated: 16:38 GMT, 30 January 2021 Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe has been seen with her … Read more

Teenage girl’s sleepover costs her parents £300,000 in row with England footballer Daniel Sturridge

A teenage girl’s sleepover cost her parents £300,000 in their row with England footballer Daniel Sturridge who had been renting their £6million mansion. Sturridge and his partner Jamilla Ferreira rented an £18,500-per-month mansion from Alan O’Neill and his wife Katie in October 2018, during the footballer’s six-year stint at Liverpool. Correspondence between the families had … Read more

Dementia death of former Wales international footballer, 64, may be linked to heading the ball

Death of former Wales international Keith Pontin, 64, who died five years after he was diagnosed with dementia, may be linked to heading the ball during his career, inquest hears Keith Pontin, 64, from Pontyclun, played for Cardiff City between 1976 and 1983 He was diagnosed with dementia in 2015, at the age of 59, … Read more