Davy Fitzgerald claims he is victim of fraud as he fights 'vulture fund' over house

The GAA star claims his name had, without his knowledge or consent, been put on "false" mortgage documentation in respect of "six or seven" properties in Portugal

Davy Fitzgerald (pictured) has had to instruct Portuguese lawyers to defend himself in respect of proceedings brought before the courts in that jurisdiction. File picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

GAA star Davy Fitzgerald has claimed he is the victim of a fraud that has resulted in proceedings being brought against him before a Portuguese court.

The Irish High Court also heard on Tuesday that the current Waterford senior hurling manager is fighting proceedings taken against him by a receiver and "a vulture fund" aimed at securing possession of a property, owned by Mr Fitzgerald and where his sister Helen lives.