Pedro Neto could miss Chelsea quarter-final after death of Diogo Jota
Pedro Neto could miss Chelsea’s Club World Cup quarter-final against Palmeiras following the death of his fellow Portugal international Diogo Jota.
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Wimbledon day five
LONDON : Highlights of the fifth day at the Wimbledon tennis championships on Friday (times GMT):
American Mayer announces candidacy for FIA president
SILVERSTONE, England :American Tim Mayer announced on Friday he will stand against Emirati incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem in a December vote for president of the FIA, motorsport's world governing body.
Wimbledon pays tribute to Jota after Liverpool star’s death
Cabral was allowed to put the ribbon on his shirt sleeve for the second-round tie“I know what he’s been through, what he conquered through his career and through his life,” he saidLONDON: Wimbledon paid tribute to Diogo Jota after the Liverpool star’s death as Portugal’s Francisco Cabral wore a black ribbon during his doubles match on Friday.Cabral was allowed to put the ribbon on his shirt sleeve for the second-round tie after the All England Club relaxed its strict all-white dress code to allow tributes to the Portugal forward.Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva died in a car crash in northern Spain while traveling to catch a ferry to England ahead of the start of pre-season training.The accident came just days after Jota’s wedding to Rute Cardoso, with whom he had three children.Cabral said he was driving to Wimbledon when he heard the news and praised Jota as “an idol, such an icon, such a good person.”“I know what he’s been through, what he conquered through his career and through his life. So he’s just very inspiring for me,” he said after losing with Austrian partner Lucas Miedler against Czech duo Petr Nouza and Patrik Rikl.“I just wish all the best for his family.
Two teenagers killed on railway line
An investigation has been taking place after two teenagers were killed on the railway near Stockport, the Manchester Evening News understands.
‘Show me the money’: Tyson Fury confirms interest in Anthony Joshua bout for IBA Pro title
ISTANBUL: Some of the fight game’s biggest names descended on Istanbul on Wednesday for a special presentation on behalf of the International Boxing Association.
Tupou gets chance to stake claim for Lions series with Waratahs
SYDNEY :The Wallabies thought they had a tighthead prop for a generation when Taniela Tupou packed his bags and headed to Australia to join his brother after completing his education in New Zealand.
Schmidt says injured Wallabies trio to be fit for Lions series
MELBOURNE :Australia loose forward Rob Valetini, lock Will Skelton and scrumhalf Jake Gordon will miss Sunday's test against Fiji through injury but should be fit to face the British & Irish Lions, coach Joe Schmidt said.