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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Mother of Iranian footballer pleads for her to stay in Australia, saying 'they'll kill you'

The mother of an Iranian footballer has urged her to stay in Australia due to safety concerns for her family amid threats.

Mar 11 • 06:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The emotional reunion of Luciano Castro with his children after his hospitalization

After an 18-day rehabilitation stay, actor Luciano Castro reunites with his children, attending a football tournament for his youngest son.

Mar 10 • 20:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner reacts to him quitting England saying football 'asks a lot'

Annie Kilner, the wife of footballer Kyle Walker, expressed pride and understanding about his decision to retire from international football, highlighting the demands of the sport on families.

Mar 10 • 17:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Glazer family in £223million boost as Man Utd owners continue to see wealth soar

The Glazer family's wealth has surged by £223 million, despite recent challenges faced by their ownership of Manchester United.

Mar 10 • 15:19 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Former Super Eagles Coach Adegboye Onigbinde Is Dead

Former Nigeria national football team coach Festus Adegboye Onigbinde has passed away, as confirmed by his family.

Mar 10 • 07:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

UPDATED: Ex-Super Eagles coach Onigbinde dies at 88

Former Super Eagles coach Adegboye Onigbinde has passed away at the age of 88, as confirmed by his family.

Mar 9 • 22:13 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Leones FC: how a family idea transformed into a football project that is now expanding across Ecuador

Leones FC has evolved from a family initiative to a prominent football club now competing in Ecuador's Serie A.

Mar 9 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

The coach of Ukraine, a national team exhausted by war: 'Players are sometimes unwell, they have lost friends and family'

Ukraine's women's football team faces significant challenges due to the ongoing Russian invasion, impacting players emotionally and logistically ahead of a qualifying match against Spain.

Mar 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Diogo Jota's wife shared heartwarming family update as eight months pass since car crash

Diogo Jota's wife provided an update on her family as they remember the late footballer eight months after his tragic death in a car accident.

Mar 6 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Staggering amount Liverpool have agreed to pay Diogo Jota's family speaks volumes

Liverpool has pledged to fully honor the contract of the late Diogo Jota, who tragically died in a car accident, providing substantial support to his surviving family.

Mar 6 • 17:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

People: 'It emotionally affects me too much'

Former footballer Michael Ballack shares the emotional struggle of coping with the death of his son in a recent interview.

Mar 6 • 12:59 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After a year hanging in Boca, Cristian Lema retired from football: "I asked to leave and they didn't let me, the Council was very difficult"

Cristian Lema has announced his retirement from football after a year of inactivity at Boca Juniors, citing difficulties with the council and a desire to focus on family and personal ventures.

Mar 5 • 19:11 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz dead at 89

Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz has passed away at the age of 89, surrounded by family in Orlando, Florida.

Mar 4 • 21:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Dalić Hosted Plenković at His Restaurant The Family

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković visited The Family restaurant, owned by national football team coach Zlatko Dalić, which has gained popularity since its opening.

Mar 3 • 19:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Edna Imade: "God has given me the gift of football to help my family, so they lack neither a bed nor food"

Edna Imade reflects on her journey from being a refugee to a professional footballer, emphasizing her desire to support her family.

Mar 3 • 04:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rosario Lions, the Messi family's team, made its professional debut in Primera C

Rosario Lions, the football team associated with the Messi family, made their professional debut in Argentina's Primera C division, securing a significant draw in their first match.

Mar 2 • 23:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Lionel Messi watched from Miami the debut of Leones, his team in the Primera C of Argentine Football

Lionel Messi followed his brother Matías’s team, Leones FC, as they made their official debut in the Primera C from Miami.

Mar 2 • 23:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Veli Lampi was at the beach in Dubai with his family and saw a cloud of smoke in the sky – then it was time to leave

Former Finnish national football team player Veli Lampi and his family are stranded in Dubai due to flight cancellations following escalated military actions in the Middle East.

Mar 2 • 18:28 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Leones FC, the Messi family's club, debuts in Primera C behind closed doors: Lionel cheers from afar and how to watch live

Leones FC, a football club associated with the Messi family, is set to debut in Argentina's Primera C league with Lionel Messi reportedly watching the match from Miami.

Mar 2 • 09:01 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Leaving Israel after unrest: – The family has been anxious

Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Ronny Deila is leaving Israel due to the ongoing conflict in the region.

Mar 1 • 21:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Sports

‘Wings to Football’ Will Red Bull and the Arnault Family Buy Paris FC? Here’s What We Know

Red Bull and the Arnault family are reportedly in negotiations to purchase a majority stake in Paris FC, currently leading France's Second Division.

Feb 27 • 23:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Boy brutally assaulted his mother - Found dead

A 20-year-old amateur football player is suspected of brutally assaulting his mother in Italy and was later found dead in the sea.

Feb 26 • 20:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

From 77 to 78

The article reflects on the author's life at the age of 77, comparing it to their father-in-law's long life as a football fan and how they perceive their remaining time to enjoy the FIFA World Cups.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

John Obi Mikel reveals hidden financial secrets about the lives of football players

Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel discusses the financial pressures faced by professional footballers, particularly regarding family support and the management of substantial salaries.

Feb 25 • 16:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Sotiris Gavazos has passed away

The family of Olympiacos mourns the loss of Sotiris Gavazos, who died at the age of 89.

Feb 24 • 18:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Advocate leaves the Curaçao team that caused a sensation

Dick Advocaat resigns as the head coach of the Curaçao national football team due to family circumstances.

Feb 23 • 15:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Curacao, Ecuador's rival in the 2026 World Cup, is left without a coach: Dick Advocaat resigns

Curacao's national team coach, Dick Advocaat, has resigned due to health issues affecting his family and will not be present for the upcoming World Cup.

Feb 23 • 14:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

World Cup manager with sick daughter QUITS job as ex-Premier League boss speaks out

Dick Advocaat has stepped down as Curacao's head coach to care for his ailing daughter just months before the 2026 World Cup.

Feb 23 • 12:54 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Former NFL defensive back Ronyell Whitaker dead at 46

Former NFL defensive back Ronyell Whitaker has passed away at the age of 46, according to his family.

Feb 23 • 11:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

The resignation of the biggest coach in the 2026 World Cup due to his daughter's health

Dick Advocaat has resigned as the coach of Curaçao's national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup due to personal reasons related to his daughter's health.

Feb 23 • 08:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Massacred for 10 years but I did not give up. A hell for my family

A former Italian footballer reflects on a decade-long judicial persecution and his eventual exoneration, celebrating it as a personal victory.

Feb 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

My mum didn’t want me to play football – Onyeka

Frank Onyeka reveals his mother initially discouraged him from pursuing football, valuing academics over sports, but eventually supported him by purchasing his first pair of football boots.

Feb 22 • 00:52 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Ludvik honored in Bragernes church: – There are no words

Friends, family, and acquaintances gathered at Bragernes church to commemorate 14-year-old Ludvik Wøien Gilhuus, who tragically died after being hit by a car.

Feb 19 • 11:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Watch.. Messi's spontaneous reaction to one of his son Mateo's goals

Lionel Messi expressed a touching and proud reaction on social media after witnessing his son Mateo's impressive goal during a youth game.

Feb 17 • 11:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘Now I’m more of a taxi driver than a footballer,’ says Eden Hazard, former Real Madrid player, after retiring from football

Eden Hazard, the former Real Madrid player, humorously reflects on his retirement from football and his current life as a father of five, stating he considers himself more of a taxi driver than a footballer.

Feb 16 • 16:43 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Eden Hazard and his new life away from the ball: "Now I feel more like a taxi driver than a footballer"

Eden Hazard, retired for nearly three years due to physical issues, shares his contentment in living a simple life as a father, feeling more like a taxi driver than a professional footballer.

Feb 16 • 12:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Hazard: I have become closer to a taxi driver after retirement

Retired Belgian footballer Eden Hazard expresses contentment with his life away from the sport, enjoying a simpler existence focused on family.

Feb 16 • 11:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Grandchildren of mayor killed by their father are honored in a football game; video

The grandchildren of Mayor Dione Araújo, who were tragically killed by their father, were honored in a football match in Itumbiara, Goiás, Brazil.

Feb 16 • 11:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Ibrahim Diaz's Grandmother: My Grandson's Talent Was Clear Since Childhood

Ibrahim Diaz's grandmother revealed that his football talent was evident from an early age and that the family believed he would become a great player.

Feb 14 • 19:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Passion for football and cheese bread: Lucas Pinheiro's family relives childhood in Brazil

Lucas Pinheiro, an Olympic gold medalist in alpine skiing, reflects on his Brazilian childhood filled with football and cheese bread.

Feb 14 • 14:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Struggle of a Migrant Father Leads Ansu Fati to Stardom

The story of Ansu Fati's rise in football is deeply intertwined with the struggles of his father, Boris Fati, who immigrated to Spain from Guinea-Bissau seeking a better life for his family.

Feb 14 • 12:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bruninho Samudio signs first professional contract with Botafogo, and grandmother celebrates: 'It's about resilience'

Bruninho Samudio, a 16-year-old goalkeeper, has signed his first professional contract with Botafogo, marking a significant milestone celebrated by his family amid personal struggles.

Feb 11 • 17:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New UME Pelé is inaugurated with the King's family and will serve 500 students from Santos; learn more

The Edson Arantes do Nascimento Municipal Education Unit, named after the football legend Pelé, was inaugurated in Santos, Brazil, and will provide education for 500 students.

Feb 11 • 15:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ryan Reynolds details the way he makes his kids cringe in public

Ryan Reynolds shares how his passion for Wrexham football often interrupts family outings, making his children cringe.

Feb 11 • 15:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Who is Xavier Alvarez Henriques, detained in the Goleada case, which also involves his brothers Aquiles and Antonio, president of Barcelona SC?

Xavier Alvarez Henriques, who was detained alongside his brothers in the Goleada case, is the lesser-known figure within a family closely linked to Ecuador's football and local governance.

Feb 10 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Tourist had head 'treated like a football' as beaten to death in Dublin Street

A Canadian tourist, Neno Dolmajian, was fatally beaten in Dublin, his family devastated by the violence he encountered while visiting for a concert.

Feb 10 • 07:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Kylian Mbappe pays his mother 4.5 million euros a year

Kylian Mbappe, the star of French football, reveals that he pays his mother 4.5 million euros annually for managing his finances.

Feb 9 • 08:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Life is what happens between your father taking you to the stadium and you taking him there

The article reflects on the sentimental connection and shared memories between a father and child centered around football experiences.

Feb 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A former footballer died after suffering a cut on his arm during a fight: his brother is one of the suspects

Former professional footballer Lucas Ignacio Pires died after sustaining a fatal arm injury in a public altercation in Argentina, with his brother reportedly among the suspects.

Feb 9 • 01:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Uk-based Nigerian footballer dies after brain injury

Saburi Adeniji, a Nigerian footballer playing for Kings Park Rangers, has died following a brain stem injury, prompting tributes from his club and family.

Feb 8 • 08:46 UTC

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