Gunners star Cole sues British tabloid pair amid bisexual claims

ASHLEY Cole has launched a libel action against the News of the World and The Sun over stories about allegedly bisexual footballers. Cole filed claims for harassment, breach of privacy and libel, even though he was not named in the stories.

The News of the World story was published on February 12 headlined: “Gay as you Go.” The story alleged two Premiership stars - one capped for England - and a music industry figure, were pictured in a “homosexual orgy”.

On February 19 the paper published a follow-up with a heavily-obscured photograph. The Sun made similar allegations but did not name the players.