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The two sons of a police officer killed in a crash on Teesside will lead out the Manchester United team as mascots for Sunday’s Premier League match against Ipswich at Old Trafford.
PC Matthew Blades, described as a “proud Red” by United, was a regular at Old Trafford. The club have paid tribute to him in Sunday’s match programme. His widow will attend the game with their children.
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When Rooney made the move to Manchester United it was at a time with far less social media, the increase of which he feels creates a different kind of pressure on young footballers in the modern game.
Rooney’s oldest son, Kai, is currently on the books at United and has stressed the importance of making sure he has a strong support network as he looks to make it in professional
Tributes have been paid to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva at Liverpool’s first match since their death.
Portugal and Liverpool forward Jota and Silva, also a professional footballer, died in a car crash on 3 July in the Spanish province of Zamora.
Prior to the Reds’ first pre-season friendly at Preston North End, there were emotional renditions of Elvis Presley’s Can’t Help Falling in Love and Liverpool club
Liverpool have postponed the return of some players for pre-season training on Friday following the death of Reds forward Diogo Jota.
Those scheduled to come back from their summer break on Friday for an initial round of physical tests at the club’s training ground will now do so on Monday as part of a phased return.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s side have their first pre-season match against Preston North End
Diogo Jota was on his way to take a ferry and return to Liverpool for pre-season training when he died in a car accident, BBC Sport has been told.
The Portugal forward, who was 28, had undergone minor surgery so doctors had advised him against flying.
As a result, he was planning to return to Liverpool for the start of pre-season, due to begin on Monday, by boat.
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Jota’s Liverpool team-mate Darwin Nunez said there were “no words of comfort for so much pain”.
“I will always remember you with your smile, as a good companion on and off the field,” he said.
“I send all my strength to his family, from where he is I’m sure he will always be with you, especially his wife and three children.”
Former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher said he
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash, aged 28.
The Portugal forward’s brother Andre Silva also died in the accident, which took place in the Spanish province of Zamora.
The 25-year-old was also a professional footballer, with Portuguese second-tier club Penafiel.
The Guardia Civil has told BBC Sport that Jota and his brother died at about 00:30 local time on Thursday.
They said that their car, a
Head coach Luke Williams has condemned the “unsettling” death threats received by some Swansea City officials.
It follows similar condemnation from the Swansea City Supporters’ Trust, who prevously revealed people involved in running the club were subject to the threats.
Williams says he and club staff accept criticism over recent results, having not yet won a game in 2025, but that threatening lives is going “too far”.
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Manning said he will be at Ashton Gate for Bristol City’s Championship game against Leeds, which kicks off at 12:30 BST on Saturday, and will “look forward” to seeing fans.
He thanked the club’s owners, technical director Brian Tinnion, his assistant Chris Hogg – who has taken interim charge – as well as the wider staff at Bristol City.
“Finally, life is extremely precious – enjoy the good times, stick
Bristol City head coach Liam Manning will take a period of absence following the death of his baby son Theo.
The Championship club said assistant boss, Chris Hogg, would take charge while 38-year-old Manning was away.
“Everyone at Bristol City Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of Liam’s recently born son Theo John Manning,” a club statement said.
“We know that Bristol City’s supporters and the wider football