[ad_1] Scottish football is mourning the passing of John ‘Dixie’ Deans, the legendary Celtic and Motherwell striker, who has died aged 79. Deans, capped twice for Scotland, built a reputation as one of the most prolific goalscorers of his era. Beginning his career with Neilston Juniors, he earned the nickname “Dixie” after the famed…
[ad_1] Former Tranmere Rovers owner Peter Johnson sold the club in 2014 Former Tranmere Rovers owner and Everton chairman Peter Johnson has died at the age of 84. Johnson took Tranmere out of administration in 1987 before the Birkenhead-born businessman bought a controlling stake in Everton in 1994. The Goodison Park club beat Manchester United…
[ad_1] Franz Beckenbauer holds the World Cup trophy after West Germany’s final win over the Netherlands in 1974 German legend Franz Beckenbauer, widely regarded as one of football’s greatest players, has died aged 78. He won the World Cup as captain of West Germany in 1974 and lifted the trophy again as manager in 1990….
[ad_1] Mario Zagallo is the only man to have been associated with four World Cup-winning teams Brazilian football legend Mario Zagallo, who won four World Cups as a player and coach, has died aged 92. Winger Zagallo was part of the Brazil team who won back-to-back World Cups in 1958 and 1962, starting in both…
[ad_1] Wiseman [right] represented Great Britain and England’s Deaf Women’s teams Gemma Wiseman, who represented England and Great Britain’s deaf women’s teams, died at the age of 33. Wiseman helped GB to third place at the 2016 World Deaf Football Championships. A statement from the Football Association on Friday said it is “devastated” by her…
[ad_1] Giorgio Chiellini was a key part of the Italy side that beat England in the final of Euro 2020 Italy legend Giorgio Chiellini has announced his retirement, describing his career as “the most beautiful and intense journey of my life”. The 39-year-old, who captained the Azzurri to their Euro 2020 winhas called time on…
[ad_1] It was all smiles and joy for more than 1,150 aged and other vulnerable residents of Mepe in the Volta Region when businessman and Founder of the Class Media Group, Alhaji Seidu Agongo, donated a total of GHS 231,000 to them. Each of the 1,158 selected victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage, made up…
[ad_1] Former England manager Terry Venables died at the age of 80 after a long illness. Venables managed England from 1994 to 1996, most notably leading them to the semi-finals of Euro 96 on home soil. He also had spells in charge of Barcelona, Tottenham and Australia. “We are totally devastated by the loss of…
[ad_1] Former England manager Terry Venables died at the age of 80 after a long illness. Venables managed England from 1994 to 1996, most notably leading them to the semi-finals of Euro 96 on home soil. He also had spells in charge of Barcelona, Tottenham and Australia. “We are totally devastated by the loss of…
[ad_1] Preliminary findings from the upcoming 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) Report indicate that two in every five (41.6%) women aged 15 to 49 years who have ever had an intimate partner have experienced at least one form of intimate partner violence (IPV), the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has said. This violence includes…
