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Nigerian footballer Stephen Worgu sentenced to 40 lashes for consuming alcohol in Sudan

Worgu, 20, who plays as a striker for first division club Al-Merreikh of Omdurman, Khartoum's twin city, was found guilty on Tuesday of drinking alcohol and driving under the influence.

An east Khartoum court condemned the young footballer to 40 lashes and ordered him to pay a fine of 50 Sudanese pounds (£12) for the alcohol consumption and 200 Sudanese pounds (£48) for driving under the influence.

[readon1 url="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/6546213/Nigerian-footballer-Stephen-Worgu-sentenced-to-40-lashes-for-consuming-alcohol-in-Sudan.html"]Source: Telegraph.co.uk[/readon1]

Bruno Senna secures Formula One drive with Campos Meta

Bruno Senna was officially unveiled by new Formula One team Campos Meta on Wednesday and immediately moved to distance himself from his uncle, the late, great Ayrton Senna.

[readon1 url="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/formulaone/6546682/Bruno-Senna-secures-Formula-One-drive-with-Campos-Meta.html"]Source: Telegraph.co.uk[/readon1]

Franquesa resigns at Barça

Barcelona's boardroom turmoil continued today when vice-president Joan Franquesa handed in his resignation for "personal reasons".

Franquesa's exit follows several similarly high-level departures over the last two years, with president Joan Laporta in the final year of his tenure before next summer's elections.

[readon1 url="https://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1132285.html?cid=rssfeed&att="]Source: FIFA.com[/readon1]

Dive storm referee Peter Walton in the clear as blame lies solely with Liverpool cheat David Ngog after landing crucial Anfield spot-kick

Peter Walton is set to continue as a Premier League referee after being cleared of blame for Liverpool's controversial penalty equaliser on Monday.

David Ngog has been accused of taking a deliberate dive to earn the spot-kick from which Rafa Benitez' side secured a 2-2 draw with Birmingham at Anfield on Monday.

[readon1 url="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1226989/EXCLUSIVE-Referee-Peter-Walton-clear-blame-points-solely-Liverpool-dive-cheat-David-Ngog.html?ITO=1490"]Source: Mail Online[/readon1]

Defoe fined for 'frivolous' speeding appeal

Jermain Defoe was today criticised by a judge for making a "frivolous" attempt to escape speeding penalties - and handed a legal bill of more than £1,500.

[readon1 url="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/defoe-fined-for-frivolous-speeding-appeal-1818740.html"]Source: The Independent[/readon1]