What does the cryptic crossword clue "Second scandal for footballer Alli? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Second". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DELE (synonym="‘footballer Alli’, playing for Everton") + GATE (synonym="GATE") = DELEGATE; definition: "Second" The answer is DELEGATE.

Second scandal for footballer Alli? (8)

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