18 h. ago Real Madrid deny they considered Copa del Rey final boycott over referee

Real Madrid refuse to turn up for pre-match eventsClub had previously demanded action from RFEFReal Madrid have denied that they ever considered refusing to play the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona after they boycotted the pre-match activities, prompting uncertainty that the game would go ahead. A statement from Madrid finally confirmed that they would play after 10pm on Friday night, just 24 hours ahead of kick-off.A previous statement from Madrid had demanded that the Spanish football federation (RFEF) take action after comments made by the referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea in the buildup to the game. That came after Madrid had refused to show up for the pre-match press conference, training session or the managers’ photocall at the Cartuja Stadium in Seville. Amid reports from media close to the club that they were contemplating refusing to play the match, Madrid finally confirmed their participation late on Friday night. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Ruben Amorim confirms Marcus Rashford return as he drops hint on Man Utd future

Marcus Rashford was not expecting to play for Manchester United ever again when he left his boyhood club for Aston Villa in January, but Ruben Amorim has offered an olive branch

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2 w. ago Elton John fans all saying same thing about his piano playing on SNL amid 'distressing' blindness battle

Elton John fans are all saying the same thing about his piano playing following his performance on SNL amid his 'distressing' blindness battle.

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3 w. ago ‘It’s distressing’: Elton John speaks of pain of losing his eyesight

Artist says severe eye infection last year has left him unable to read, see TV or watch his sons playing sportsElton John has spoken of his distress at losing his eyesight and how he can no longer watch his young sons playing.John revealed in a social media post last year that a “severe eye infection” had left him “with only limited vision in one eye”. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Sir Elton John on 'distressing' health problem that has left him 'emotional'

The superstar has opened up about his probl;ems

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3 w. ago Sir Elton John opens up about ‘distressing’ sight loss and heartbreak of not seeing his children play

In September, Sir Elton revealed in a social media post that a ‘severe eye infection’ had left him limited vision in one eye.

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3 w. ago Elton John on ‘distressing’ sight loss as he is unable to see his boys play

In September, Sir Elton revealed in a social media post that a ‘severe eye infection’ had left him limited vision in one eye.

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3 w. ago Sir Elton John reveals heartbreaking toll 'distressing' sight loss has on family

Sir Elton John has shared an update on his eyesight after announcing last year that he had lost vision in one of his eyes after having an infection months prior

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3 w. ago Sir Elton John reveals he 'can't read, watch TV or see his boys play sports' as he opens up on 'distressing' battle with blindness

The legendary musician, 78, contracted a severe eye infection in July which left him blind in his right eye, with 'limited vision' in his left.

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3 w. ago Mikel Arteta 'failed' his player after giving green light to Arsenal transfer exit

Emile Smith Rowe will return to the Emirates for the first time since leaving Arsenal last summer as he prepares to play against his boyhood club with Fulham - with Mikel Arteta previously admitting he had regrets over his exit

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