Manchester United beat Leeds on penalties after pre-season draw in Dublin
Noussair Mazraoui scored the decisive spot-kick as Manchester United beat Leeds 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out after their pre-season friendly at Dublin’s Croke Park finished 1-1.
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Lionel Messi says not certain to play 'much longer' after father's death
Lionel Messi said on Wednesday (Aug 12) he is having doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father last week.
Former Wallabies and Ireland player Smith dies aged 59
SYDNEY, Aug 12 : Brian Smith, who represented Australia and Ireland at test level and was later attack coach for England, has died from cancer at the age of 59.
Doctors ignored ‘warning signs’ before Maradona’s death, court hears
SAN ISIDRO, Argentina: Diego Maradona showed “warning signs” that went unheeded during the home hospitalization leading up to his death in 2020, a witness on Tuesday told the trial examining the Argentine football legend’s demise. Seven health care professionals have been on trial since mid-April in Argentina for potential negligence that may have contributed to his death. The World Cup winner died of heart failure and acute pulmonary edema — a condition where fluid accumulates in the lungs — two weeks after undergoing surgery. Forensic physician Carlos Cassinelli said he had observed “warning signs” including edema in the lower limbs, swelling in the fingers, shortness of breath and signs of hypertension and an abnormally fast heart rate. “Nobody went to see what that swelling was about” even though it posed “a life-threatening risk,” he told the court in San Isidro, north of Buenos Aires. Cassinelli is a member of a medical board that analyzed an array of records and statements to determine Maradona’s state of health. “We believe these warning signs were not taken into account by the doctors because their approach did not change,” he said, adding that he thought home hospitalization had been a mistake. According to the witness, the footballer’s condition had worsened in the days following his discharge from hospital. “The deterioration was progressive...
Brazilian soccer player, who fell through hole in shocking viral goal celebration, gives injury update
Colombia soccer player Jaminton Campaz has been subject to death threats following a missed chance in the team's World Cup exit. (This video contains AI-assisted content.)
Ex-NFL players seek to recoup losses after alleged fraudster's death - ESPN
Multiple former NFL players and others say they will continue trying to recoup their losses — in some cases more than $1 million — after the death of a man they say defrauded them in complicated, multilayered financial transactions now under investigation by federal authorities.
Don Nelson, the visionary who saw the NBA’s future, dies at 86
DUBAI: Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson, one of basketball’s great innovators whose ideas helped shape the modern NBA, has died at the age of 86.
Messi absent after father’s death as Miami lose in Leagues Cup
MIAMI: Lionel Messi was absent following the death of his father as Inter Miami lost 2-1 to visiting Monterrey on Saturday in a Leagues Cup match. Teams observed a minute of silence before the match for Jorge Messi, who died at age 68 in Argentina, where the Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi arrived on Saturday night. “Our hearts are with our captain, Leo, and the entire Messi family,” Inter Miami said in a statement. Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul scored in the 32nd minute to give Miami a 1-0 half-time lead in the group match against the Mexican side. De Paul took off his number seven shirt to show a number 10 underneath, in a gesture of support to Messi. Belgian striker Hugo Cuypers leveled in the 47th minute before Uruguayan striker Diego Rossi scored a 90th-minute winner. Major League Soccer champions Miami have won their first group match 4-2 against Atletico San Luis and next face Leon on Wednesday.