Lisa Marie Presley, singer and daughter of Elvis, dies aged 54
Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of rock ‘n’ roll legend Elvis, has died at the age of 54, her mother has said. “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating…
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Gianluca Vialli obituary: One of the greats with a reputation to match
Gianluca Vialli, who has died aged 58, was one of the modern era’s great strikers and also one of its most popular and endearing figures. The Italian’s reputation was forged throughout a stellar career in playing and…
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David Gold: West Ham United co-chairman dies following short illness
West Ham United co-chairman David Gold has died at the age of 86 following a short illness A lifelong Hammers fan, the club said he passed away “peacefully” on Wednesday morning with his fiancée and…
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Pele’s funeral: Brazil legend lying in state in Santos’ stadium
Thousands of mourners queued through the night to pay respects to Brazil legend Pele who is lying in state at the ground of his former club Santos. Pele’s coffin was placed in the centre of…
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George Cohen: England World Cup winner and Fulham right-back dies, aged 83
England World Cup winner George Cohen has died, aged 83. The right-back played every minute of the six matches in the 1966 tournament and was vice-captain for the 4-2 win over West Germany in the…
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Pele: Brazil great’s cancer has advanced, says hospital
Pele’s cancer has progressed, a statement from the Sao Paulo hospital where the 82-year-old Brazil legend is being treated has confirmed. The three-time World Cup winner has been in hospital for three weeks. His daughter…
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World Cup 2022: Veteran US sports journalist Grant Wahl dies in Qatar
A prominent football journalist from the United States has died while covering the World Cup in Qatar. Grant Wahl, 48, collapsed suddenly while watching the Argentina-Netherlands game on Friday night. Early reports suggest he suffered…
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Pele: Brazil legend says hospital stay was routine ‘monthly visit’
Pele has thanked well-wishers for sending “good vibes” after confirming his hospital stay was a routine visit. Concerns were raised on Wednesday when a station in Brazil reported Pele had been admitted to Sao Paulo’s Hospital…
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Pele: Brazil legend in hospital but daughter confirms ‘no emergency’
Brazil legend Pele has been admitted to hospital but his daughter has confirmed there was “no emergency” involved. Earlier on Wednesday, it was reported that Pele had been taken to Sao Paulo’s Hospital Albert Einstein…
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Karim Benzema: France striker out of World Cup 2022 with thigh injury
France striker Karim Benzema is out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after he sustained a thigh injury in training. Benzema won the 2022 Ballon d’Or, given to the player of the year in…
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