Ten people were injured and 90 arrested after violent clashes between rival fans during a Copa Sudamericana match involving Argentina’s Independiente and visiting Universidad de Chile in Buenos Aires, club officials and police said.
A stun grenade was among the objects hurled by fans as the last-16 second-leg encounter in the regional competition at the Libertadores de America stadium was initially suspended shortly after halftime and eventually abandoned on Wednesday.
In shocking and chaotic scenes, one fan of the Chilean visitors jumped from the stands to escape attacking opposing supporters after being cornered.
Home supporters beat and stripped some visiting fans of their clothes after storming the away end, an AFP news agency reporter at the scene said.
Universidad de Chile fans clash in the stands during the CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana round of 16 match [[Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA]
The violence had flared at halftime when fans of the Chilean side began throwing stones, sticks, bottles and seats at a section housing home supporters.
“We have 90 people detained outside the stadium because they tried to cause trouble, and they have already been taken to the police station,” a source from the security ministry told AFP.
An Independiente spokesperson said that 10 people were injured.
The match was 1-1 when it was suspended in the 48th minute, before being called off.
The away side, from the Chilean capital Santiago, won the first leg 1-0.
Chile’s ambassador to Argentina told Chilean radio station Cooperativa FM that “there were stab wounds”.
Fans were able to break into opposing fan areas as the violence erupted [Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA]
Jose Antonio Viera-Gallo also told AFP that at least one person was seriously injured, although it was not clear what their nationality was.
Chile’s President Gabriel Boric called on social media for those behind the violence to face justice and pointed the finger at organisers.
As they left the stadium, Independiente fans expressed anger over the policing of the game and the decision to place the visitors in a section near the home fans.
Both clubs condemned the violence, the latest in South American football.
Independiente president Nestor Grindetti blamed supporters of the Chilean club, calling their behaviour “truly reprehensible”, he told TyC Sports.
Players from both sides had tried unsuccessfully to appeal for calm.
“This level of violence cannot be tolerated,” Chilean international Felipe Loyola, who plays for Independiente, wrote on social media.
Adelaide midfielder Izak Rankine says he is “deeply sorry” after becoming the sixth Australian Football League-listed player to be suspended for using a homophobic slur in the past 16 months.
The 25-year-old was given a four-match ban after admitting a charge of using a slur against an unnamed Collingwood player during Adelaide’s three-point win on Saturday.
The Australian Football League (AFL) said Rankine’s words were “offensive, hurtful and highly inappropriate”.
“In an AFL environment, this behaviour is not acceptable. Homophobia has no place in football,” said AFL general counsel Stephen Meade.
Rankine said he has apologised to the unnamed player.
“I regret using the word and I am deeply sorry for doing so,” Rankine said.
“That type of language has no place in football or in the community. It was a mistake.
“I’m committed to educating myself and being better.”
Rankine is the sixth player in the past two seasons to be suspended for using a homophobic slur against an opponent, with the bans issued ranging from three to six matches.
West Coast’s Jack Graham was banned for four matches last month, while Gold Coast’s Will Powell was given a five-match suspension last May following a three-game ban for Port Adelaide’s Jeremy Finlayson a month earlier.
Two players in the Victorian Football League (VFL) – the second-tier competition to the AFL – have also been banned.
Sydney defender Riak Andrew was given a five-match ban last month for an anti-gay slur used in a reserves match against North Melbourne, while St Kilda’s Lance Collard was suspended for six matches for comments made for Sandringham against Williamstown last year.
Next just launched a ‘soft and comfy’ fleece as part of its highland cow range, and you can get your hands on it for just £30 with shoppers raving about how ‘cosy and warm’ it is
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Shoppers say the Next fleece is ‘cosy and warm’(Image: Next )
If you’re ready for cosy jumpers, slippers and hot drinks under a blanket, you’re not alone, because it seems we’re all ready to start getting into the autumn spirit. To kick start your new autumn wardrobe, Next’s brand new Charcoal Grey Hamish The Highland Cow Print Borg Half Zip Fleece has just landed, and you can get your hands on it for just £30.
The fleece is part of Next’s signature Hamish the Highland Cow range which typically includes bedding and home decor. However now you can wear the adorable mascot on your cosy fleece, with shoppers raving about how soft and cosy it is.
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It’s made from 100% recycled polyester with a soft, fleecey finish that’s equal parts warm and comfortable. You can wear it as a mid layer underneath an oversized jacket on those particularly cold days, or on its own for in-between weather when you want to be warm but not too hot.
The fleece is the perfect autumn buy(Image: Next )
The half zip fastens into a high funnel neck for added cosiness, and it features side pockets that are handy for storing your keys, phone or anything else you want to hand. The Charcoal Grey Hamish The Highland Cow Fleece stops at hip length which is great for layering and keeping the heat in without restricting yourself.
Whilst the Hamish print is undeniably adorable, if you want a different country-inspired print you could also pick up Columbia’s Helvetia Ii Printed Half Snap Fleece in Yellow for £65 which features a wild horse print across it. Whilst technically a men’s fleece, that just means it’ll be extra roomy and cosy – perfect for snuggling up this autumn.
For a more classic print, New Look’s Brown Checked Borg Jacket is £42.99 and is the perfect fleece-jacket hybrid for autumn layering. Similarly the Noisy May Oversized Check Fleece is £40 and its khaki, cream and burgundy colourway is perfect for nailing the new season colours.
The cosy fleece is perfect for chilly days(Image: Next )
However the Charcoal Grey Hamish The Highland Cow Fleece has already been getting plenty of rave reviews, with a 4.5 star rating. One wrote: “Lovely, cozy and warm. Nice fit and have had lots of comments on how nice it looks.”
Another added: “This is the most amazing jumper I’ve ever bought, so soft and comfy and generous with the size x everyone wants to get one when I show it to them.”
Whilst a third said: “It is soft and fits perfectly. I sized up for a more oversized feel and it was great. It’s comfortable and not too tight. Also having washed the item the material remains the same after being washed and is still as soft and comfortable as before washing.”
In fact the lowest rated review was a three star one that said: “Loved the print, but unfortunately I found the length too short so it looked more like a pyjama top on me rather than an outdoor fleece. Lovely material but style just not for me this time.”
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A four star rating wrote: “Lovely the fleece. It’s best to size up for a baggy cosy fit. The design is really cute. It’s very fluffy, perfect loungewear. Love how the zip goes so far down.”
Amy Price, mother of glamour model icon Katie Price, hasn’t got the fondest memories of her former son-in-law Peter Andre, even claiming he used her daughter to boost his profile
Amy Price will always support her daughter (Image: Katie Price/Instagram)
Katie Price will always have a loyal supporter in the form of her mother, with Amy Price previously slamming her daughter’s first ex-husband, Peter Andre.
Amy once branded the Mysterious Girl singer as “toxic” and even expressed a desire for granddaughter Princess Andre not to sign with her dad’s management team and forge her own path instead.
Despite divorcing in 2009, exes Katie and Peter’s feud has reached new heights last week when Peter released a damning statement about his former spouse. It comes as Alex Reid, Katie’s second ex-husband, shared a video raising questions about the bankrupt star’s finances.
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Katie Price’s mum previously issued a damning verdict on her romance with Peter Andre(Image: Katie Price/Instagram)
Writing in The Last Word, her 2023 memoir, Amy claimed Peter used his romance with her daughter to revive his career and walked away from her once he was back on his feet.
Katie and Peter found love Down Under thanks to their stint on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2004, and went on to tie the knot two years later. The former couple welcomed two children into the world together – son Junior, 20, and daughter Princess, 18 – before splitting in 2009.
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Many were shocked by the split, but Amy wasn’t too surprised as she always had a bad feeling about her one-time son-in-law. “From the word go, something didn’t feel right about Peter; I had an inkling that he wasn’t who he claimed to be,” she wrote in her book.
The mum-of-three also revealed she warned her daughter, “whatever you do, do not end up with him” before entering camp. Discussing Peter’s celebrity status before and after his time on the show, Amy penned: “His career was in decline and I think he saw an opportunity in my daughter, an opportunity he was quick to seize.”
Last week, Peter publicly rejected Katie’s offer to meet with him and his management team, The Can Group, following a fresh fallout over Katie’s ban from appearing on Princess’ new ITV reality TV show.
“For sixteen years, I have stayed silent in the face of repeated lies from my ex-wife and her family, out of respect for my children and loved ones, but staying silent has been incredibly frustrating. That ends today,” Peter began in his furious statement, before making claims about past custody arrangements.
Writing in her 2023 book, Amy accused The Can group of slanting media coverage in Peter’s favour in the wake of his split from her daughter, and expressed her desire for her grandchildren to distance themselves from the management team.
“My greatest wish for my grandchildren is for them to find their own way in life and I sometimes wonder if they might be better off seeking out new management who can offer a fresh perspective on their careers,” she wrote.
Katie and Peter met on I’m A Celebrity and share two children together(Image: WireImage)
Earlier this week, those close to Peter said that the dad-of-five had been left “shocked” by comments made by his former wife, Katie. The former glamour model has been spotted counting cash in footage released by her ex, Alex Reid, despite being declared bankrupt twice.
In the explosive video, she tells her and Peter’s daughter, Princess, 18, that her younger siblings, Pete’s children with his wife Emily, were “irrelevant.” Katie can be seen tallying money in the clip, before asking her daughter whether singer Peter “go on about” her bankruptcy and finances “a lot”.
Whilst seated on a sofa, the television personality said she was “enjoying counting” the cash, adding: “There’s loads here… I’m just sorting it out.”
Princess asked if Katie would be contributing to her’s and Junior’s private school fees, before Katie says: “Your dad can sit on that,” while raising her middle finger.
An insider revealed to the Mirror: “He’s so shocked that she would do this in front of their young child and saying his young children are irrelevant. It’s not about the money. How could a mother do that about young children?”.
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In response, a representative for Peter stated that he was bringing in his legal team. A spokesperson for Price informed the Mirror: “This is a video that was shared with Katie’s Trustee in Bankruptcy several months ago, and Katie has fully complied with the Trustee’s investigations into the same.
“The cash featured did not belong to Katie, and the property referred to was dealt with in the financial settlement proceedings arising out of Katie’s divorce from Peter Andre. Katie’s Trustee in Bankruptcy is aware of the property and has undoubtedly investigated whether the same ought to be comprised in the bankruptcy estate.”
After being informed that a member of her family needed urgent surgery in an effort to stop their bladder from “exploding,” Millie Radford, who was informed, revealed she was left in tears.
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Millie Radford has shared some heartbreaking news with fans(Image: TIK TOK)
After being informed that a member of her family required urgent surgery, Millie Radford was informed that she was in “absolute state.” Along with her husband, Harley Passmore, The 22 Kids &, Counting took to social media to share the devastating news.
Bella, her beloved puppy, was shared by the 23-year-old. required the emergency procedure to stop the bladder from exploding, according to Harley, who described it as “very sad news.” The couple shared a lump on their four-legged relative on TikTok, and Millie immediately took the dog to the vet.
She has a split muscle and an outside hernia, Millie said, which has essentially affected her bowels. She continued, “She needs to have an emergency operation tomorrow.” Otherwise, her bladder will essentially just explode. She’ll pass away.
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Millie revealed she was in a ‘state’(Image: TIK TOK)
He said she’s going to spend the night there, but he said she’s really lucky when she was taken there yesterday. Since she has been ten weeks old, she has had this since she was born. She will undergo surgery tomorrow, which will take about two and a half hours, before going home tomorrow night to collect her on Friday.
Later, Harley added that she would have to stay for another night if Bella didn’t eat or drink on Friday. He continued, “She’s really, really lucky because she’s such a small puppy, and she has a very large hernia,” adding, “She’s very lucky.”
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Millie was unaware that the veterinary office had discovered her puppy’s jabs after she had visited the vet. I actually called my mother while I was having my appointment; I was crying my eyes out, she said.
Harley continued, claiming that he had never witnessed her husband acting so upset since they first met. Since Millie hadn’t anticipated such unsettling news, her daughter Ophelia joined her at the meeting.
Millie was joined at the appointment by her daughter, Ophelia(Image: Instagram)
Before explaining that the vet had been shocked by Bella’s condition because she had been running around like a normal, she continued, “I felt really guilty, I was an absolute state. Her online support page, which has been viewed 110, 000 times, was flooded with messages from her TikTok.
One person thanked you for noticing the lump and taking her in. Giving thanks and saying “sending prayers” followed. sending love and hugs, wishing you a quick recovery. ” I’m sorry to hear this, but I’m hoping her surgery goes well for both of you tomorrow.
The heartache comes just days after Millie’s husband is taken to the hospital in the most recent family TV episode. Prior to his initial concerns, Harold had a bad health condition. Millie called her mother in the episode to say, “I’m in an ambulance with Harley.” His face is completely discolored in the middle.
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He appears to have experienced a stroke. His words are slurring. I’m panicking, not him, but he’s really panicking. After a painful wait, they finally learn Harley has Bell’s Palsy, not a stroke, but rather Bell’s. On one side of the face, the sufferer experiences paralysis or weakness as a result of the neurological disorder.
Although some patients fully recover from paralysis, not everyone does, and the condition can lead to severe consequences like vision loss. According to Harley, “They came in with my results, and my MRI results were completely normal, which indicates that I didn’t have a stroke.”
After Israel struck a busy street in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood, horrifying scenes emerge in Gaza City showing at least two Palestinians killed and three seriously injured people clinging to life. Israel announced today that its planned offensive to seize Gaza City and relocate the one million Palestinian residents there had already begun.
