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  "id": 11209288,
  "title": "England and Al Ahli footballer Ivan Toney denies nightclub assault",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/england-and-al-ahli-footballer-ivan-toney-denies-nightclub-assault-11209288",
  "topic": "business",
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  "published": "2026-10-01T10:32:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
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    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/10/01/england-and-al-ahli-footballer-ivan-toney-denies-nightclub-assault/"
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  "account": "Footballer Ivan Toney appeared in Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday, pleading not guilty to assault charges. The 30-year-old, who plays for Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli and has represented England 10 times, faced allegations of attacking Saber Da Silva at a London nightclub on December 6 last year. Toney stood in the dock, confirming his name and age before denying the charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. District Judge Briony Clarke stated that the case could be tried by a magistrate, but Toney opted for a trial in front of a judge and jury at Southwark Crown Court. He was granted unconditional bail until his next hearing on October 29. Toney's spokesperson released a statement acknowledging the charge, expressing shock, yet looking forward to clearing his name in court. Despite being a member of England's World Cup squad, Toney is not currently part of the team for the Nations League tournament. He transferred from Brentford to Al Ahli two years ago in a deal worth around £40 million.",
  "summary": "Footballer Ivan Toney appeared in court on Thursday, pleading not guilty to assault over an alleged incident at a London nightclub. Toney, 30, who plays for Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli and has 10 caps for England, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. He is accused of attacking Saber Da Silva at a nightclub in on Wardour Street, Soho, central London, on December 6 last year. Toney stood in…",
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        "title": "England striker Toney granted bail after not guilty plea",
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