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Diego Lima Banned and Set to Be Stripped of £10,000 For Disgraceful Actions Before and During Race

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A jockey has been banned and stripped of £10,000 after an incident at York’s Dante meeting, where the racer in question appeared to strike the two-year-old horse on the head in the stalls and break the whip limit law.

Diego Lima finished in second place, riding 50-1 horse Rising Duke in the Class 2 SkyBet ebfstallions.com Novice race on Thursday. However, cameras around the racecourse captured the shocking moments where he struck the horse over the head once they were in the stalls. He then appeared to use his whip 13 times during the race, seven whips over the permitted limit.

BHA stewards labelled Lima’s actions “unacceptable”, while Racing TV presenter Tom Stanley was horrified at what he witnessed at York, revealing on live broadcast: “I have lost count of how many times he has hit the horse.

“He is going to get thrown out.”

During analysis of the frightening events, former Derby-winning jockey Martin Dwyer added: “He is loaded into the stalls, the horse is perfectly stood still, and he just hits him over the head with the thick end of the whip.

“The first time he does it, the horse looks confused and shakes his head. The second time the stalls open, and he is very quick into stride. It’s a bizarre thing to do.”

Stewards’ Report on the Incident

The BHA stewards’ report of the event read: “D.D. Lima, the rider of Rising Duke, placed second, had appeared to use his whip in an inappropriate and unacceptable way in the stalls.

“After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, Lima was suspended for two days for improper riding.”

Horse’s Trainer Dismisses Claims Against Jockey

However, the horse’s trainer, Diego Dias, said the jockey did not hit the horse on the head. The trainer also confirmed that the horse suffered no ill effects from the manner in which he was ridden.


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Jockey Banned After ‘Extremely Unpleasant’ Scenes During Horse Race

Charlie Marshall forced his horse to finish the race, despite being visibly shattered during an event at Fakenham Racecourse on Friday.

On Tuesday, the whip review committee will meet and discuss the rider’s actions that led to a second-place finish.

Lima, who is an Italian citizen but has recently been based in Kildare, Ireland, since moving to the country in 2005, should expect to be punished and feel the full force of the law. If the punishment is as expected, this would mean that he will be disqualified and stripped of his prize money.

Lima was also banned two days earlier this month following an incident in Ireland where the jockey once again broke the whip limit in a ride at Leopardstown.

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Leeds Confident of Completing Deal For Shea Charles

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Leeds United are reportedly closing in on a third summer signing following the arrivals of Harry Wilson and Tarik Muharemovic.

Wilson joined the Peacocks as a free agent after leaving Fulham following the expiration of his contract. The Welsh attacker had been in high demand after a season which saw him post 10 goals and seven assists in the Premier League.

Leeds have made Muharemovic the second-most expensive Bosnia-Herzegovina player in history after spending £34 million on him. The young defender arrives from Serie A club Sassuolo after representing his country at the World Cup.

Leeds Close in on Shea Charles

Shea Charles in action for Northern Ireland

Next up for Leeds appears to be Southampton’s Shea Charles and TEAMtalk claim that a deal for the Northern Irish midfielder is nearing completion. There are reportedly “hopes growing that an agreement is close” and that the 22-year-old will be headed to Elland Road.

Charles caught the eye throughout last season, particularly in the FA Cup after the Saints shocked Arsenal with a 2-1 win. He is a versatile midfielder who operates mostly as a defensive midfielder.

The former Manchester City academy star appeared 38 times across competitions last season, registering six goals and two assists. The Whites’ latest proposal is believed to be a £23 million down payment, with a further £2 million in add-ons.

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Leeds Spending Could Reach £99M

James Trafford applauding the Burnley supporters via Reuters

With Charles likely to be the next arrival at Elland Road, attention is likely to turn to a new goalkeeper. Ilan Meslier and Karl Darlow have both left, joining Arsenal and Manchester United as free agents.

The report claims that James Trafford is one of the serious options for Farke between the sticks, but Leeds are one of several clubs set to make a firm approach. Currently away at the World Cup with England, the 23-year-old has been deputising for Gianluigi Donnarumma at the Etihad.

A lack of football is likely to lead to a departure and Manchester City are “anticipating some concrete offers” for the former Burnley shot-stopper. The Peacocks are showing strong interest and if they were to sign the Englishman, that could take their spending to £99 million.

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Liverpool Sources ‘Confirm’ Interest in ‘One of the Best Wingers in the World’

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David Lynch has provided an update on Liverpool‘s transfer plans and confirmed that they are keen to sign a UEFA Champions League winner.

It’s been a summer full of twists and turns thus far for Andoni Iraola since he replaced Arne Slot at the helm. Mohamed Salah has left following the expiration of his contract, and the Reds were targeting Yan Diomande.

That was until Diomande made Paris Saint-Germain his preferred destination and the Merseyside outfit opted to look elsewhere. Several alternatives have been touted, and Lynch has made a huge claim over one of them.

Lynch: Liverpool Want to Sign Barcola

Bradley Barcola via Reuters

Once Diomande indicated that he wants to join PSG, speculation grew over Bradley Barcola’s future. The French winger isn’t a guaranteed starter under Luis Enrique and his chances of game time decrease should they sign the RB Leipzig attacker.

Lynch has been told that the Reds are long-term admirers of Barcola and that they are one of the clubs keen on signing the Frenchman. He said on his YouTube channel:

“Quick update on Bradley Barcola and where we’re up to with that one. I’ve had Liverpool sources effectively confirm to me this week they absolutely love him as a player. There’s no doubt about that. They are one of many clubs who really, really like him. Their admiration has been long-standing, and they really do continue to admire him coming into this window.”

Barcola enjoyed a superb season with PSG despite the competition for a starting berth in Enrique’s attack. He registered 13 goals and seven assists in 49 games across competitions, winning the Champions League for a second consecutive season.

The 23-year-old has also been a key man for France at the World Cup, managing two goals and one assist. His displays have garnered interest from Anfield although there are several obstacles:

“It’s more about now in terms of him potentially signing for Liverpool down to kind of the numbers around that deal, what’s being demanded and the feasibility of it. Of course, then whether he chooses Liverpool versus other suitors that he might have, what kind of contract offers he’s getting as well. It’s not about whether they like the player or not. I think you can pretty much nail that down now that Liverpool really do admire Bradley Barcola and would like to sign him if the opportunity presents itself.”

Barcola, hailed as “one of the best wingers in the world”, has two years left on his contract at PSG, having joined the Parisians from Lyon in 2023. The Ligue 1 giants have yet to make a move for Diomande and perhaps Liverpool’s hopes of signing the Frenchman firmly rest on the Ivorian arriving at the Parc des Princes.

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Barcola a Dream Signing For Liverpool

Bradley Barcola (France) Gonzalo Fuentes via Reuters

If Liverpool are to sign any winger this summer, Barcola is the dream given his profile and obvious star power. He can play on either wing and even up top if required.

The sticking point is the potential financial implications of a deal, as reports suggest PSG value him at over £100m. The Reds then have to factor in his salary demands as he currently earns £119,224 at the Parc des Princes and will probably be demanding a high wage increase.

Arsenal have also been linked with Barcola, but the Gunners are prioritising Morgan Rogers. They have also swooped for Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, paving the way for Iraola’s transfer chiefs to take control of the Barcola race.

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Liverpool Sources ‘Confirm’ Interest in ‘One of the Best Wingers in the World’

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David Lynch has provided an update on Liverpool‘s transfer plans and confirmed that they are keen to sign a UEFA Champions League winner.

It’s been a summer full of twists and turns thus far for Andoni Iraola since he replaced Arne Slot at the helm. Mohamed Salah has left following the expiration of his contract, and the Reds were targeting Yan Diomande.

That was until Diomande made Paris Saint-Germain his preferred destination and the Merseyside outfit opted to look elsewhere. Several alternatives have been touted, and Lynch has made a huge claim over one of them.

Lynch: Liverpool Want to Sign Barcola

Bradley Barcola via Reuters

Once Diomande indicated that he wants to join PSG, speculation grew over Bradley Barcola’s future. The French winger isn’t a guaranteed starter under Luis Enrique and his chances of game time decrease should they sign the RB Leipzig attacker.

Lynch has been told that the Reds are long-term admirers of Barcola and that they are one of the clubs keen on signing the Frenchman. He said on his YouTube channel:

“Quick update on Bradley Barcola and where we’re up to with that one. I’ve had Liverpool sources effectively confirm to me this week they absolutely love him as a player. There’s no doubt about that. They are one of many clubs who really, really like him. Their admiration has been long-standing, and they really do continue to admire him coming into this window.”

Barcola enjoyed a superb season with PSG despite the competition for a starting berth in Enrique’s attack. He registered 13 goals and seven assists in 49 games across competitions, winning the Champions League for a second consecutive season.

The 23-year-old has also been a key man for France at the World Cup, managing two goals and one assist. His displays have garnered interest from Anfield although there are several obstacles:

“It’s more about now in terms of him potentially signing for Liverpool down to kind of the numbers around that deal, what’s being demanded and the feasibility of it. Of course, then whether he chooses Liverpool versus other suitors that he might have, what kind of contract offers he’s getting as well. It’s not about whether they like the player or not. I think you can pretty much nail that down now that Liverpool really do admire Bradley Barcola and would like to sign him if the opportunity presents itself.”

Barcola, hailed as “one of the best wingers in the world”, has two years left on his contract at PSG, having joined the Parisians from Lyon in 2023. The Ligue 1 giants have yet to make a move for Diomande and perhaps Liverpool’s hopes of signing the Frenchman firmly rest on the Ivorian arriving at the Parc des Princes.

Fees correct prior to summer 2026

All 10 found — excellent!

Barcola a Dream Signing For Liverpool

Bradley Barcola (France) Gonzalo Fuentes via Reuters

If Liverpool are to sign any winger this summer, Barcola is the dream given his profile and obvious star power. He can play on either wing and even up top if required.

The sticking point is the potential financial implications of a deal, as reports suggest PSG value him at over £100m. The Reds then have to factor in his salary demands as he currently earns £119,224 at the Parc des Princes and will probably be demanding a high wage increase.

Arsenal have also been linked with Barcola, but the Gunners are prioritising Morgan Rogers. They have also swooped for Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, paving the way for Iraola’s transfer chiefs to take control of the Barcola race.

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