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      David Brooks hails ‘special’ Liverpool win as Bournemouth star returned for first time in 529 days after cancer battle

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      DAVID BROOKS hailed the ‘special’ feeling of returning to Bournemouth’s squad for the first time in 529 days following his cancer diagnosis.The Wales attacker, 25, was a substitute in the Cherries’ 1-0 victory over Liverpool on Saturday.
      David Brooks, centre, came off the bench in the win over LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      His return to the pitch comes just five months after being given the all clearCredit: Getty
      Brooks was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma in October 2021 but revealed he was ‘cancer free’ last October.
      Brooks tweeted: “529 days I’ve had to wait for that feeling!
      “Been a long wait and a very difficult period for me and my family but to be able to step back on that football pitch and feel part of the team again was special!
      “Thanks to all the fans for the great reception.”
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      Brooks’ return to Bournemouth first-team action saw him receive a warm welcome from team-mates and fans at the Vitality Stadium.
      And he could now be in contention to make a Wales comeback this week.
      Boss Robert Page names his squad for this month’s Euro 2024 qualifiers against Croatia and Latvia on Tuesday.
      Brooks, who has won 21 caps, last played for Wales against Denmark at the last-16 stage of Euro 2020.
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      But the former Sheffield United winger linked up with Page’s squad at the World Cup in Qatar last November.
      Aaron Ramsey returned from a hamstring injury for Nice in a 2-2 draw at Nantes on Sunday but Page will be sweating over news on injuries to Wayne Hennessey and Brennan Johnson.
      Hennessey was named on the bench and pulled out of the warm up before Nottingham Forest’s 3-1 loss to Spurs while Johnson limped off in the second half.
      Forest boss Steve Cooper said: “Wayne felt his knee so was unable to go on the bench. Brennan went off with a groin strain, which we don’t know how bad it is. We’ll see over the next day or two.”
      Jonny Williams became the fourth player to retire from Wales since the World Cup, joining Gareth Bale, Joe Allen and Chris Gunter.
      The Swindon midfielder, 29, won 33 caps and said: “I have decided that the time is right for me to step back and retire from international football. From the age of 15, it has been an absolute honour and privilege to wear the red dragons on my shirt.
      “Going to two European championships and a World Cup was beyond my wildest dreams but it was all made possible together.” More

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      John Motson dead: BBC commentator legend dies aged 77 as stars pay tribute to ‘voice of football’

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      LEGENDARY football commentator John Motson has died aged 77 leaving the world of sport in mourning.The BBC pundit celebrated 50 years in the job in 2018 before hanging up his mic in May that year.
      John Motson has passed awayCredit: Rex
      Motson, who was affectionately known as Motty, later came out of retirement to join talkSPORT.
      The commentator was famed for his signature sheepskin coat as he became the voice of football for countless generations.
      During his career, he covered ten World Cups, ten European Championships, 29 FA Cup finals and more than 200 England games.
      A statement from his family said: “It is with great sadness we announce that John Motson OBE died peacefully in his sleep today (Thursday).”
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      Tributes have flooded in for the legend from the world of football.
      Gary Lineker wrote: “Deeply saddened to hear that John Motson has died.
      “A quite brilliant commentator and the voice of football in this country for generations. He’ll be very much missed. RIP Motty.”
      Sky Sports commentator Martin Tyler said: “John was the standard-setter for us all.
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      “We basically all looked up to him – his diligence, his dedication, his knowledge. He was a very serious broadcaster but he was a real fun guy to be around.”
      Fellow commentator Clive Tyldesley wrote on Twitter: “As a teenager I just wanted to be John Motson. Nobody else.”
      Jamie Carragher said: “RIP John Motson. An absolute Legend of the game. So many of us grew up listening to this man describe the action & goals on MOTD & cup finals. Sad loss.”
      While former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell wrote: “Rest in Peace John “Motty” Motson an absolute legend and gentleman.”
      In 2014, Motson was diagnosed with bowel cancer and forced to miss the World Cup in Brazil.
      Speaking at the time, he said: “I consider myself very lucky I was diagnosed so early that the cancer was dealt with and the positiveness came about because I wanted to get back into my normal life.
      “That drive and determination was probably the most positive thing I could’ve had.”
      Motson was born in Salford and began his journalistic career in Barnet – the team he supports on the Barnet Press.
      He worked as a reporter between 1963 and 1967 before being hired for BBC Radio 2.
      His first radio commentary was an Everton v Derby clash in December 1969.
      Three years later, Motson became a household name thanks to his work on Match of the Day.
      His breakthrough came during Hereford’s shock 2-1 win against Newcastle in the 1972 FA Cup replay.
      Motson was only meant to cover the match for a five-minute segment but Ronnie Radford’s famous 30-yard strike meant the clash was promoted to the main game.
      He famously remarked on the game: “Oh what a goal! Radford the scorer. Ronnie Radford! And the crowd are on the pitch. What a tremendous shot by Ronnie Radford.”
      It helped propel his career even further – with Motson going on to voice major FA Cup, European Championships and World Cup finals.
      He commentated on almost 2,500 televised games in total including a record-breaking sixth World Cup final in Berlin in 2006 and his 29th FA Cup final in 2008.
      Motson was famed for his often poetic commentary and encyclopaedic football knowledge during his illustrious career.
      His quip at Wimbledon scuppering Liverpool’s chances of the double in 1988 became notorious.
      The legend said: “The Crazy Gang have beaten the Culture Club.”
      Motson bowed out after 50 years on the final day of the 2017/18 season and was invited on to the pitch.
      Then-Crystal Palace manager Roy presented him with a framed copy of the programme from his first and last matches at Selhurst Park and a crystal microphone.
      He won a Bafta that year for his work and received an OBE in 2001 for services to sports broadcasting.
      Motson lived in Hertfordshire with his wife Anne, who he married in 1977.
      BBC director-general Tim Davie described Motson as “the voice of a footballing generation”, steering fans “through the twists and turns of FA Cup runs, the highs and lows of World Cups and, of course, Saturday nights on Match of the Day”.
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      He added: “Like all the greats behind the mic, John had the right words, at the right time, for all the big moments.
      “He will rightly be remembered as a legendary figure in British sports broadcasting, respected by those in the game, loved by fans and an inspiration to those who followed him in the commentary box.”
      A final photo of Motson shows him attending a match at Sutton United on February 4Credit: Facebook
      Motson began his career in the 1960sCredit: Getty
      He became known as the voice of footballCredit: Getty
      Motson won a Bafta for his commentating in 2018Credit: Getty – Contributor
      He retired that year after commentating on the final game of the seasonCredit: Stuart Roy Clarke
      Motson was given a standing ovation at his last game in 2018Credit: Rex
      The pundit covered almost 2,500 televised gamesCredit: PA:Press Association
      Motson was given an OBE for services to sports broadcasting in 2001Credit: PA:Press Association
      During his career, he covered ten World Cups, ten European Championships, 29 FA Cup finals and more than 200 England gamesCredit: PA:Press Association More

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      Charlton boss Dean Holden retching for the bucket as he faces Bushtucker trial in brilliant prostate cancer fundraiser

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      DEAN HOLDEN found himself puking as he played the part of I’m A Football Manager … Get Me Out Of Here.The Charlton boss had his League One team and backroom staff cheering him on as he downed a disgusting glass of blended mealworms.
      Dean Holden starts downing a glass of blended mealworms
      But Dean Holden cannot keep them down for long as he pukes into a bucket
      But then they all gasped with astonishment as their gaffer retched before regurgitating the foul-smelling concoction into a nearby bucket. 
      Game-for-a-laugh Holden joined the club’s head of first-team player-care Tracey Leaburn in a Bushtucker trial inside their training ground canteen.
      They were raising money for the club to provide free prostate cancer testing for Charlton and Fleetwood fans ahead of their league clash at The Valley on Saturday.
      It is done on behalf of the Barry Kilby Prostate Cancer Appeal with close to 500 booked in for the hassle-free five-minute test.
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      On the menu — dubbed the Meal Squeal — were fish eyes, roasted crickets, pig’s brains, fruit beetle bugs, morio worms and, most disgusting of all, a pig’s anus!
      And after finishing their revolting lunch, the pair had to handle and walk around the canteen with live snakes. More

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      Borussia Dortmund make huge change to centre circle before Bundesliga match to raise awareness for testicular cancer

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND have made an unbelievable change to their centre circle to raise awareness for testicular cancer. Ahead of their Bundesliga clash against Freiburg, the white line in the middle pitch had an outward curve to represent a lump.
      The centre circle was adjusted to raise awareness for cancerCredit: Getty
      Sebastien Haller scored his first goal after battling cancerCredit: Getty
      Dortmund said that before kick-off and during half-time a bulge would appear on the field to help raise awareness for the disease on World Cancer Day.
      The club tweeted: “It’s never too early to get a cancer screening and please do it regularly.”
      The German club have been directly impacted by testicular cancer, striker Sebastien Haller was diagnosed with the illness in the summer of 2022.
      He has undergone two surgeries and four cycles of chemotherapy to help his recovery.
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      Haller is now back in first-team action for Dortmund and to top an incredible story, he scored in the win over Freiburg.
      He netted the third goal as his side won 5-1 with fans chanting his name and all of his team-mates celebrating jubilantly with him.
      It was only the former Ajax and West Ham man’s fourth appearance back from his lengthy spell on the sidelines.
      As Haller scored, Dortmund tweeted: “F*** cancer.”
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      His boots are also engraved with the phrase.
      Manufacturers Puma called his return to football: “The best comeback of the year already.”
      Haller was diagnosed with cancer just days after he signed for the club to replace Erling Haaland.
      Dortmund’s win today took them up to third in the table, just two points behind leaders Union Berlin. More

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      ‘F*** cancer’ – Dortmund hero Sebastien Haller shows off his incredible new boots after battling testicular tumour

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      SEBASTIEN HALLER showed off his incredible new “f*** cancer” football boots ahead of his official Borussia Dortmund debut. The Ivory Coast striker signed for the Bundesliga club last summer but two weeks later a testicular tumour was diagnosed.
      Sebastien Haller looks set to make his official Borussia Dortmund debutCredit: Instagram @pumafootball
      The striker will be wearing his customised orange Puma bootsCredit: Instagram @pumafootball
      He now has the all clear, though, and is ready to make his long-awaited bow for his new club.
      And when he does take to the field, the 28-year-old will do so wearing his customised cleats with a very personal message.
      Haller and sponsors Puma shared an Instagram post of the forward at Signal Iduna Park and sliding his foot into his bright orange Ultra Ultimates.
      And on the side, the words “F*** CANCER” have been printed in silver, with the “u” replaced by a lightning bolt.
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      Puma wrote: “The best comeback of the year already.”
      Haller’s wife Priscilla commented in the replies with three fire emojis.
      The former West Ham was signed as Erling Haaland’s Dortmund replacement but the tragic news has ruled him out of action since his £28million arrival.
      Haller returned to Dortmund training at the beginning of January following four rounds of chemotherapy and two operations.
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      He came on for his debut in a friendly a week later and then scored a stunning seven-minute hat-trick against FC Basel on his first start.
      But with the Bundesliga returning after the World Cup and winter break this weekend, Haller finally looks on course to make a competitive appearance for Die Borussen when they host Augsburg on Sunday.
      Haller impressed with a hat-trick in a friendly against FC BaselCredit: Getty More

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      Bristol Rovers players and boss Joey Barton shave heads in support of team-mate Nick Anderton who has cancer

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      BRISTOL ROVERS players have shaven their heads in support of team-mate Nick Anderson, who has an aggressive form of bone cancer.The 26-year-old was diagnosed in July and underwent a successful operation to remove a tumour in October.
      The Bristol Rovers squad show off their new hair cutsCredit: @Official_BRFC
      But Bristol Rovers confirmed before Christmas that following the surgery, the biopsy revealed the tumour was more aggressive than first thought, meaning Anderton is currently undergoing chemotherapy.
      The treatment is expected to last several months.
      Now the squad and manager Joey Barton have rallied around the player by deciding to go bald in a sweet act of solidarity.
      The club’s official Twitter account posted a photo of the squad with their new haircuts.
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      The caption said: “📸 Bristol Razors 2022/23. #BristolRovers.”
      Captain Paul Coutts added: “We’ve always been as one in support of Nick.
      “In the blink of an eye, his world’s been turned upside down and this is another way that we can help raise awareness of his condition and raise valuable funds for him and his young family at the same time.”
      Back in December, Anderton admitted: “The support that I’ve received on social media, I’ve had mail sent to my house, emails from past clubs I’ve been at, their supporters’ groups and clubs from the Premier League down to League Two have sent me signed shirts.
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      “It’s just been amazing.
      “When that many people are thinking of you, it gives you another boost.”
      A GoFundMe page was set up by Bristol Rovers last week with more than £30,000 raised in less than two weeks. More

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      Tennis legend Martina Navratilova opens up on cancer battle and reveals she has had two surgeries and four biopsies

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      MARTINA NAVRATILOVA was in good spirits as she opened up on her battle with cancer.The tennis legend, 66, was revealed to be suffering with breast and throat cancer earlier this month.

      Martina Navratilova says she is ready for her next stage of cancer treatmentCredit: Reuters
      The tennis legend has been diagnosed with breast and throat cancerCredit: Getty
      Navratilova battled breast cancer 13 years agoCredit: Reuters
      Navratilova won Wimbledon nine timesCredit: Reuters
      The Czech-American won 18 Grand Slam titles in a glitzy careerCredit: Getty
      But she vowed to fight on after previously battling breast cancer 13 years ago before being given the all-clear.
      Navratilova has now reaffirmed that standpoint by stating she is ready for the next stage of treatment.
      She has already undergone two surgeries and faces more radiation treatment, but that has not prevented her from planning a return to the court.
      In an interview with Tennis Channel Navratilova said: “Ya I’m ready to go. Ready to get on with the treatment.
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      “I’ve had two surgeries and four biopsies and radiation and chemo, I’m waiting. But I’m ready to go.
      “And I’m ready to go in other ways as well. Once I get to play again, I’ve got my squeezy thingy here.
      “I just found these Wimbledon resistance bands in my grocery bag – I don’t know how they got there. And I have my water bottle as usual. So, I’m ready to go.”
      Following her diagnosis, Navratilova will not travel to Melbourne for punditry work at the Australian Open.
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      However the 18-time Grand Slam champion will occasionally provide analysis for Tennis Channel and she was asked who she thinks will end the year with the most Grand Slams – Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic.
      The Czech-American backed Djokovic to win three out of four majors, tipping Nadal to win the French Open title for an incredible 15th time.
      Navratilova’s incredible tennis career spanned 32 years from 1974 to 2006.
      She won a remarkable 59 Grand Slam titles across singles and doubles.
      And she has claimed more Wimbledon singles titles than any other player in history – winning the tournament nine times between 1978 and 1990.
      Navratilova is also one of just three players – alongside Margaret Court and Doris Hart – to secure a career Grand Slam in singles, doubles and mixed doubles.
      Breast Cancer
      Guidance from the NHS states that breast cancer can have several symptoms, with the first usually being a lump or a thickened area of breast tissue.
      You should contact your GP if you notice any of the below:
      1) A change in the size or shape of one or both breasts2) Discharge from either of your nipples, which may be streaked with blood3) A lump or swelling in either of your armpits4) Dimpling on the skin of your breasts5) A rash on or around your nipple6) A change in the appearance of your nipple, such as becoming sunken into your breast.
      Data from Breast Cancer Now states that the illness is the most common cancer in the UK.

      Throat cancer
      Head and neck cancers are responsible for over 4,000 deaths a year in the UK, figures from Cancer Research UK states.
      There are different types, including mouth, voice box and those affecting the thyroid gland.
      Throat cancer is a head and neck cancer and the charity states that most of the time, symptoms of the illness are similar to much less serious conditions.
      However, there are over 12,000 cases a year, so it’s important to know the signs of the disease.
      The charity said that there are eight symptoms you need to be aware of.
      These are:
      1) Ear pain2) Asore throat3) A lump in the neck4) Difficulty swallowing5) Unexplained weight loss6) A cough7) Shortness of breath8) A feeling of something stuck in the throat More

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      Classy Arsenal squad dedicate Tottenham win to Beth Mead’s mum after her tragic death from ovarian cancer

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      ARSENAL showed a touch of class as they dedicated their victory over Tottenham to Beth Mead’s mum. The Gunners cruised to a 2-0 win in the North London derby thanks to a Hugo Lloris own goal and Martin Odegaard stunner.
      The Arsenal squad paid tribute to Beth Mead’s late mumCredit: https://www.instagram.com/stories/rholding95/3016455495055563898/?hl=en
      Mead, left, alongside mum, June
      And following the game, Arsenal stars paid tribute to Mead’s mum, who passed away from Ovarian cancer on Friday.
      Taking to Instagram Rob Holding posted a photo of the squad together in the dressing room holding an Arsenal shirt that read: “Thinking of you Beth.”
      Holding captioned the post on his story: “What a win! We are all with you @bethmead_. For June.”
      The Arsenal Women’s star posted a moving tribute to June online.
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      She said: “Our hearts are broken. There will be a piece missing forever but heaven has now gained a special angel.
      “I’m sad that you are gone, but I’m more grateful for the time we had together.”
      The tragic news came just weeks after Mead celebrated being named the BBC Sport’s Personality of the Year and awarded an MBE in the New Year Year’s Honours list.
      In her tribute she added: “If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever.”
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      With Arsenal extending their lead at the top of the table to eight points, the match became marred by controversy as a fan kicked Aaron Ramsdale after the game.
      In his post-match interview Ramsdale said: “The Spurs fans were giving me some stick in the second half and I gave them some back.
      “To the few I did do it to it was probably well-greeted sportsmanship like but then a fan jumped over and gave me a little punch in the back.
      “That’s what happened and it is a shame because it’s just a game of football at the end of the day.
      “Both sets of players tried to bring me away, thankfully nothing happened too drastic.
      “It is a sour taste but I am sure we will enjoy it when we go back to the dressing room.”
      Ex-Arsenal legend Paul Merson slammed the performance of Antonio Conte’s side.
      He slammed: “I can’t believe how a manager of that quality has not tried to nip this in the bud. It’s pretty embarrassing.”
      With the Gunners moving eight points clear at the top of the table, Tottenham lost ground on the race for the top following wins for Manchester United and Newcastle over the weekend.
      On Spurs Merson later added: “Tottenham are letting in two goals every week and Arsenal are playing the best football they have in many years.
      “Not like this (level of confidence), they’re top of the league, flying along, breaking records, on a roll I just couldn’t see it with Tottenham.
      “They played three at the back, two holding midfielders and every week they let in two goals, I don’t know how you get away with it, it’s unbelievable.
      “Bar the Palace game – which if (Crystal) Palace had (Harry) Kane they would have won 4-0 that day – they can’t keep turning it off and on like a tap.
      “And people forget about the second half, the first half was embarrassing at the highest level, I’ve never seen a derby game like that.
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      “They were outclassed, everything Arsenal were doing – you see patterns of play you could see what they were doing. Zinchenko coming in then going and Partey will come short and the other two will go forward or open the game, (but) with Tottenham it’s cuffy. You can’t see any plan.
      “The second goal… that happens on Sunday morning down the scrubs , you can’t do that. I feel sorry for the midfield players they have been left to be embarrassed today.” More