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Pogba’s brother and 5 others go on trial in extortion case targeting the former France star
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Pogba’s brother and 5 others go on trial in extortion case targeting the former France star

Associated Press  

PARIS — A brother of World Cup winner Paul Pogba went on trial Tuesday with five other men as part of an extortion case that targeted the soccer player two years ago. Mathias Pogba is on trial “for the offenses of attempted extortion and criminal conspiracy,” the prosecutor’s office said. The case became public after Mathias Pogba posted threats on …

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French soccer star Wissam Ben Yedder stays free ahead of trial on charges of sexual assault
3 months ago

French soccer star Wissam Ben Yedder stays free ahead of trial on charges of sexual assault

The Independent  

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Brazil court rules Robinho must serve 9-year prison term for rape. Soccer star convicted in Italy
9 months ago

Brazil court rules Robinho must serve 9-year prison term for rape. Soccer star convicted in Italy

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — A Brazilian high court ruled Wednesday that former soccer star Robinho must serve his nine-year prison sentence in his home nation as a result of his 2017 rape conviction in Italy. Lawyers for the 40-year-old Robinho said they will file a request for habeas corpus at Brazil’s Supreme Court so he can remain free while he appeals. …

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Shakira is accused of using an offshore company based in a tax haven to avoid paying tax. Here's what we know
1 year, 2 months ago

Shakira is accused of using an offshore company based in a tax haven to avoid paying tax. Here's what we know

ABC  

Colombian singer and songwriter Shakira came to international prominence in the early 2000s when she released her first English crossover album after learning to speak the language. What we know about the singer's tax woes This isn't the first time Shakira has been accused of tax evasion. A year ago, reports emerged that prosecutors had charged the pop star with …

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Former Premier League star Chris Bart-Williams dies aged 49
1 year, 4 months ago

Former Premier League star Chris Bart-Williams dies aged 49

The Independent  

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Soccer star Alex Morgan makes her latest key assist: launching her foundation
1 year, 9 months ago

Soccer star Alex Morgan makes her latest key assist: launching her foundation

LA Times  

U.S. forward Alex Morgan walks off the field with her daughter, Charlie, after a SheBelieves Cup match against Canada on Feb. 16 in Orlando, Fla. Alex Morgan has assisted on goals in World Cup games and in World Cup qualifiers. But it really is about giving back to the community, and these girls see her as a role model,” said …

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