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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-03T09:47:50.000Z",
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    "Roy Keane branded a 'hypocrite' and a 'bully' by former Man Utd employee",
    "Former Chelsea star sacked by club despite last game ending in 8-0 win",
    "Ferdinand issues family update as 'scared and frightened' Man Utd hero remains locked down in Dubai",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nMacclesfield's stadium was set on fire in a suspected arson attempt on Tuesday morning.\n\nEmergency services responded to calls of the blaze, with two engines attending Moss Rose, known as the Leasing.com Stadium for sponsorship reasons.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nIt is unclear whether the fire was started late on Monday night or in the early hours of Tuesday.\n\nPolice confirmed an outbuilding adjacent to the club’s shop was alight.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nCheshire Fire & Rescue Service also confirmed two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackled the blaze using hose reel water jets, and remained at the scene until 4:30am.\n\nA statement read: \"An initial investigation indicates that the fire was started deliberately.”\n\nCheshire Police also attended the incident.\n\nFlames were visible over the stadium wall, with passersby capturing footage.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nLocals are to stay away from the scene, and those residents in the area to keep windows shut.\n\nThe club has also released a statement to fans encouraging supporters to \"avoid the area\".\n\nThe Silkmen's statement said: \"We would like to reassure everyone the situation is under control.\n\n\"There are no casualties and investigations are already underway in to the cause of the fire.\"\n\n### LATEST SPORT NEWS\n\n\n\n\n  * Roy Keane branded a 'hypocrite' and a 'bully' by former Man Utd employee\n  * Former Chelsea star sacked by club despite last game ending in 8-0 win\n  * Ferdinand issues family update as 'scared and frightened' Man Utd hero remains locked down in Dubai\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThey added: \"We would like to thank everyone for their concern and the timely response of those who alerted emergency services so quickly.”\n\nMacclesfield made national headlines in January when they caused a huge upset by defeating FA Cup holders Crystal Palace 2-1 in the third round.\n\nThe club, which plays its football in the sixth tier of English football, is led by manager John Rooney, brother of Manchester United legend Wayne.\n\nSpeaking after the game, the boss said: \"I can't believe it, we never thought we would be in this position. We were incredible from the first minute. I thought we were deserved winners.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHe added: \"I couldn't be any prouder of the lads. I couldn't have asked any more of them and you can see the joy in them.\"\n\nThey were then knocked out in the fourth round in February by Premier League opponents Brentford.\n\nThe National League North side is due to travel to play Darlington tonight.\n\nThey last played at home on February 24, where they suffered a 4-1 defeat to Fylde.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "English football stadium set on fire in suspected arson attack as emergency services rush to the scene"
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