The 18-year-old karate champion had written 'God, Homeland and Barca' on a classroom chalkboard, in a take on Morocco's motto of 'God, Homeland and King'.

"I fear that the national (karate] team won't want me now," said Belassal, who was given a suspended sentence.

Don't cry for me, I'll cry for you

WHILE Evita implored; Don't Cry For Me Argentina, Scottish pop siren Amy MacDonald has, along somewhat different lines, admitted she's likely to shed a tear for Scotland when she sings the national anthem at next Wednesday's glamour friendly at Hampden.

The This Is The Life songstress has been invited by the SFA to sing Flower of Scotland ahead of the game against Argentina.

MacDonald, from Bishopbriggs, near Glasgow, said she felt "honoured" – but fears she may shed a tear as she sings in front of tens of thousands of Tartan Army fans, some so inebriated they may turn on the waterworks themselves.

She said: "Next week is going to be very exciting for me. Not only is Diego Maradona going to be at Hampden Park for his first game in charge of Argentina against Scotland, but the SFA have asked if I will go on and sing the national anthem.

"This is such an honour for me and I feel so lucky to be asked. Everyone knows how patriotic I am so I am not sure I will be able to do this without crying. I am just so excited."

Could this news be enough to ensure Maradona comes?

Ibrox bar man joins Spartans

SPARTANS have signed the youngster who upstaged the entire Rangers first team on television.

Sam Woods, 20, found fame during his time at Murray Park when he was the only player in the Ibrox squad to hit the bar during the filming of Soccer AM's "Crossbar Challenge" three years ago. Woods' feat came after each member of the first-team squad had had an attempt from the half-way line and failed.

Woods had been training with Arbroath after taking a year out of the game when he was released by the Ibrox side.