6 h. ago Football life ban for ‘Capello’ but Gabon’s abuse questions are far from over

Former coach’s conduct is said to be the tip of the iceberg and Fifa continues to investigate matters related to abuseIt was at a press conference to announce Gabon’s squad for an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi in August 2018 that Pierre-Alain Mounguengui admitted Gabonese football had a problem. After shocking revelations made by Shiva “Star” Nzigou – a former striker who played for the French club Nantes and won 24 caps – that a network of paedophiles had been operating in the country for more than two decades, the president of the Gabon football association (Fegafoot) since 2014 felt obliged to comment.“Before Shiva Star Nzigou’s statements, we knew that in Gabon there were similar signs and other indications,” Mounguengui said. “In the past, without naming names, we had people in certain clubs and sports venues who were hired to coach young people, but the education of a child begins at the grassroots. If they are deformed at the root, it is sometimes difficult ...

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5 d. ago What life is REALLY like for a WAG in Saudi Arabia: Footballers' wives lift the lid on living in the conservative country

Football clubs in the conservative Middle Eastern nation fork out eye-watering sums to attract the sport's biggest names but that doesn't make life simple for their families.

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8 d. ago Life of late footballer Joe Thompson celebrated during Rochdale game

Dale's Easter Monday fixture against AFC Fylde featured tributes to Joe, who died aged 36

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2 w. ago 'We received the most devastating news just days after our son won man of the match'

Tracey Jones said her 11-year-old football-mad son Nicholas' life at school, and with friends, just stopped in a matter of hours

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2 w. ago Jesse Lingard's grandfather 'left girl so traumatised after sexually abusing her for 14 years she wanted to kill herself', court told

The alleged victim made her claims against Kenneth Lingard, of Warrington, Cheshire, to police after watching a Channel 4 documentary about the life of his footballer grandson.

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2 w. ago Gareth Bale's dream new life, huge net worth and incredible physique two years on from quitting

The Wales football legend has been living an amazing life since walking away from football at 33

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3 w. ago Inside the life of Phil Foden's mum as vile Man Utd fans abuse her with sickening chant

Manchester United fans have been been picked up on videos on social media shouting vile songs about the mother of Manchester City star Phil Foden, following his substiution during the Manchester Derby

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3 w. ago Eddie Howe urges his Newcastle squad to enjoy life away from football

The 47-year-old was consumed by football as a young player.

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3 w. ago Helen Flanagan put on 'man ban' as she wanted to be loved after Scott Sinclair split

Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has opened up on her dating life following her split from footballer Scott Sinclair, as she revealed her friends tried to put her on a 'man ban'

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3 w. ago Premier League WAGs return in new series of Amazon's 'revealing' reality show

The partners of Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea and Aston Villa stars take viewers behind the scenes of what life is like as a footballer's wife in season two of Married to the Game

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3 w. ago Dan Walker reveals Gary Speed's final words to him after he interviewed the late football star the day before he tragically took his own life

The Channel 5 News presenter, 47, was close friends with Gary, who tragically took his own life in November 2011 at the age of 42.

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last month Matheus Cunha: ‘All we want in life is affection – Wolves gave me back that joy’

Brazil striker may be on the move this summer but after a troubled journey he has found happiness at MolineuxMatheus Cunha’s time at Wolverhampton Wanderers may be coming to an end but the Brazilian forward will never forget his time with the club. He says he was reborn and “recovered his joy” there after two difficult years and the frustration of not being selected for the 2022 World Cup.With 13 goals this season, Cunha is three away from scoring the most by a Brazilian in a single Premier League campaign. The record of 15 is jointly held by Roberto Firmino (for Liverpool in 2017-18) and Gabriel Martinelli (for Arsenal in 2022-23). Clearly Cunha has left behind the sadness of his time at Atlético Madrid and the 25-year-old speaks warmly about the new life he has found in a new country and the gratitude that has comes with that. Continue reading...

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