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      Adilson ‘Maguila’ Rodrigues dead at 66: Boxing world title contender who fought Evander Holyfield and Foreman dies

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      BRAZILIAN boxing legend Adilson “Maguila” Rodrigues has died aged 66.The former heavyweight contender passed away in Sao Paulo after suffering from multiple health complications. Adilson Rodrigues, left, during his fight with George ForemanCredit: GettyRodrigues passed away aged 66Credit: TwitterIn 85 fights, Rodrigues won 77, lost seven, drew once and scored 61 career knockouts. He held various Brazilian and South American titles, facing some of boxing’s best during his time. In 1989, he was beaten by American great Evander Holyfield and George Foreman a year later, losing both in round two. But Rodrigues also beat former cruiserweight world champion and now Sky Sports pundit Johnny Nelson in 1995. READ MORE IN BOXINGHis last fight came in 2000, losing to countryman Daniel Frank. After retiring – 13 years later – Rodrigues was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is a neurodegenerative disease that affects many former fighters after years of head trauma. Symptoms include memory loss and confusion, which intensifies over time. Most read in BoxingWhat is CTE?By Jennifer Roback and Penelope MinCTE refers to a brain degeneration caused by frequent head traumas.Other elements may play a role, including genetics, but exact factors are yet to be discovered, as reported by the Boston University CTE Center.CTE is only diagnosed through an autopsy of the brain and is known to be a rather rare disease.It is most commonly found in athletes, including football players and boxers.Some symptoms of CTE include memory loss, confusion, impaired judgment, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and progressive dementia.These signs can begin to appear after years or even decades after the last brain trauma.In 2018, with his family’s consent, Rodrigues decided to donate his brain to scientific research after his death. It will allow researchers at the University of Sao Paulo to study the impact of repeated trauma on the brain.Rodrigues spent his last days at the Anjos de Deus Therapeutic Center in Itu receiving specialised care. Netflix unveil official promotional trailer for Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 2 More

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      She lived with us for 9 wonderful years – Luis Enrique opens up on death of his daughter in heartbreaking interview

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      LUIS ENRIQUE has opened up about the heartbreaking death of his daughter Xana.The Paris Saint-Germain manager’s beloved daughter tragically passed away at the age of nine in 2019.Luis Enrique has spoken beautifully about keeping daughter Xana’s ‘memory alive’Less than a year after taking over as Spain manager, Enrique would step away from the role in June 2019 for personal reasons.Two months later, Enrique shared the news of Xana’s death after her five-month battle with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer.The former Barcelona and Real Madrid midfielder has again paid a heartfelt tribute to his youngest daughter.Enrique opened up about her passing in a profoundly moving segment in the third episode of his documentary You Haven’t Got a Clue.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHe said: “Can I consider myself fortunate or unfortunate? I consider myself fortunate, very fortunate.”My daughter Xana came to live with us for nine wonderful years. We have a thousand memories of her, videos, incredible things.”My mother couldn’t keep photos of Xana. “Until I came home and asked, ‘Why are there no photos of Xana, Mom?’ ‘I can’t, I can’t, she used to say. Most read in Football”‘Mom, you have to put up photos of Xana, Xana is alive,’ I replied.”Enrique added: “Physically, she may not be here, but spiritually she is. Barcelona legend, 32, breaks down in tears as he leaves after 18 years and 25 trophies with Spanish giants”Because every day we talk about her, we laugh, and we remember because I think Xana still sees us.”The images of Xana that accompanied his words reflect the happiness she radiated, which Enrique vowed to keep alive in his memory.The Champions League winning manager with Barca returned to his Spain job to replace interim coach Robert Moreno ahead of Euro 2020.He lost on penalties to eventual champs Italy in the semi-finals and stepped down after Spain lost another shootout to Morocco in the Round of 16 in the Qatar World Cup. Back in November 2022, after his Spain side drew 1-1 with Germany in the group stage in Qatar, Enrique paid tribute to Xana ahead of what would have been her 13th birthday.He said: “It was a special day for me and my family.”Obviously we don’t have our daughter with us physically anymore, but she is still present every day.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We remember her a lot, we laugh and think about how she would act in each situation that we experience.”Enrique also thanked the medical team who treated his daughter “for their dedication and treatment”.Xana Enrique passed away following a battle with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer in 2019 More

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      Newcastle chief Darren Eales, 52, stepping down after being diagnosed with chronic form of blood cancer

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      NEWCASTLE CEO Darren Eales is set to step down from his role after being diagnosed with cancer.Eales, 52, will continue to lead the club’s executive team until a successor is appointed.Newcastle CEO Darren Eales has been diagnosed with cancerCredit: GettyNewcastle shared the update on X and said their thoughts are with Eales after he was diagnosed with a chronic form of blood cancer.Eales also released a statement which reads: “Being CEO of Newcastle United is an extraordinary privilege and I am incredibly proud to be part of the club’s exciting journey.”However, it has become apparent to me that now is the right time to make this decision so that I can prioritise my health and my family.”In the short term, it will be business as usual in terms of running the club’s day-to-day operations, and I will give my full support to a transitionary period that will enable the board to carefully assess and appoint my successor.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I want to extend my sincere thanks to the club’s supporters, ownership, players and staff. I’m proud of what we have collectively achieved and I’m excited to see what’s ahead for everyone as the club builds towards a future of sustained success.”Eales joined the Magpies in August 2022 – ten months after the Saudi owners took over.Newcastle qualified for the Champions League during his first year at the club and reached the Carabao Cup final, losing to Manchester United.He has been playing a huge role in plans for the stadium redevelopment as well as the on-field success under Eddie Howe.Most read in FootballNewcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan shared his sadness at the news and provided an update on when a new CEO could be appointed.He said: “All of us who are connected with Newcastle United are very saddened by this news. Our thoughts are with Darren and his family and we send him every good wish for a full recovery.Yasir Al-Rumayyan has sent his thought to his colleagueCredit: Getty”On a personal level, Darren has been a great partner to me and to our fans, players, ownership and staff.”On behalf of the club and its owners, I want to thank Darren for his service and dedication to Newcastle United. He has made a significant contribution to the club’s progress during his time as CEO, helping to build a strong foundation for Newcastle United’s success. We fully understand the difficult decision he has made.”We will work closely with Darren to hand over the CEO role at the appropriate moment following a carefully considered search process, and he will continue to have the full support of the board and the Newcastle United family now and in the future.”League Two side AFC Wimbledon, who received a £15,000 donation from Newcastle for their destroyed pitch, offered their well wishes.They wrote: “Everyone at the Club sends our best wishes to Darren and our friends at @NUFC 🖤🤍” More

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      Sven-Goran Eriksson’s mansion ‘going up for sale for £4.8million’ after former England manager’s tragic death

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      SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON’S mansion has been put up for sale following his death, according to reports.The former England manager tragically lost his battle with pancreatic cancer at the end of August, seeing him pass away at the age of 76.The home of Sven-Goran Eriksson is set to be put up for saleCredit: RexEriksson’s mansion is based in Sunne, where hewas bornCredit: AlamyHe bought the property in 2002Credit: AlamyIt is estimated to be worth £4.8millionCredit: AlamyThe property features a number of amenitiesCredit: AlamyOne of them in a large pool houseCredit: AlamyThe pool house has a saltwater pool in itCredit: AlamyThe property sits on 2.5 hectares of landCredit: AlamyHis funeral took place earlier this month in his hometown of Torsby in Sweden.Mourners turned out in their hundreds to say a final goodbye to the well-loved coach, including David Beckham and Roy Hodgson.However, according to Swedish media outlet Expressen, Eriksson’s home is now up for sale.Family lawyer Andres Runebjer is reportedly putting together the finishing touches on the estate registration for Eriksson before putting it up for sale.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 900 square metre mansion based in Sunne – where Eriksson was born – was his home from 2002.Named the Bjorkefors manor, it features grounds of approximately 2.5 hectares with another building on the land including a lake villa, tennis court and pool house with a large saltwater pool.It is estimated to be worth around £4.8million.It is said Runebjer expects the property to sell relatively easily and hopes the buyer will have some kind of connection to his friend and client.Most read in FootballEriksson reportedly borrowed large sums of money to renovate the property after moving into it during his tenure as England boss.But the mortgage deed for the largest loan ended up on the channel island of Guernsey, while it is unknown whether the other loans have been resolved.Emotional David Beckham looks close to tears at Sven-Goran Eriksson’s coffin is led out of church following funeral service in SwedenThe property was placed up for sale for £3m in 2010.However, the property was never sold and was taken off the market in 2017 after the Swede was fired by Chinese club Shenzhen, with him choosing to live out his final days there.The land also features a second buildingCredit: AlamyIt overlooks a stunning lakeCredit: AlamyEriksson put it up for sale in 2010 for £3mCredit: AlamyBut after failing to sell it he chose to spend his final days there and took it down in 2017Credit: AlamyEriksson renovated the property when he moved inCredit: AlamyHe is said to have borrowed a large sum of money to make the renovationsCredit: AlamyFamily lawyer Andres Runebjer expects the property to sell relatively easilyCredit: AlamyThe finishing touches to the property are being put on the estate registration before it goes to marketCredit: Alamy”Sven was a good coach… better than he seems, says SunSport experts”SunSport’s Shaun Custis and Martin Lipton discussed Sven-Goran Eriksson’s England legacy following his death aged 76.Custis: “He was the most polite, civil manager I’ve ever dealt with in my life.”Lipton: “There are many managers who are prone to paroxysms of aggravation and screaming matches.”You can’t imagine Sven ever raising his voice, let alone having a row with someone. He was a gentle man and a gentleman throughout his dealings with us certainly. And I think that always came across from the very outset.”He was clearly a quite calm, unflappable character and he wasn’t going to let anything perturb him no matter what it was. No matter what questions were thrown at him, no matter what stick he got. He had this veneer of utter tranquillity.”Custis: “There was a lot of mystery to him. You weren’t reading things about him every two minutes online as you would do now but he came in and he got off to a great start with that 3-0 win over Spain.”Lipton: “He just loved being around football, didn’t he that was the thing.”He didn’t want to give it up… He actually, genuinely loved being around football players, being a manager and all the trappings of that and just being important. Because he enjoyed being Sven-Goran Eriksson – football manager.”Lipton: “He brought back a belief in the England team in that period, he gave us a night we’ll never forget and oversaw the real change in the culture of English football in that it became more celebrity in many ways.”The players became bigger than they’d ever been and he managed to keep that under a degree of wraps… He was a better manager than I thought he was at the time.” More

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      Gary Speed’s widow finds love again with millionaire property tycoon 2 years after second husband died from brain cancer

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      GARY Speed’s widow has found love again with a millionaire property tycoon – two years after her second husband died from brain cancer.Louise, 53, has moved in with Welsh businessman Andrew Dickens – opening a property firm together.Louise, 53, with her new partner Andrew DickensLouise’s childhood sweetheart Gary Speed took his own life in 2011Credit: PA:Press AssociationLouise’s second husband Quinton Bird died just six months after they marriedCredit: FacebookThe happy news comes after Louise’s second husband Quinton Bird died from a brain tumour just six months after they married in 2021.Quinton had helped Louise end years of loneliness after her childhood sweetheart Gary Speed took his own life in 2011.Louise and football star Gary first went out as teenagers in Flintshire, north Wales.Gary played for Leeds, Everton and Newcastle before he was appointed Wales manager in 2011.Read More UK NewsBut later that year Gary, 42, was found dead at the couple’s Cheshire home.Their sons Eddie and Tommy were just 14 and 13 when they lost their father.Louise and Andrew have set up home at his farmhouse near Wrexham in north Wales.The couple have jetted off for a romantic holiday together in the south of France.Most read in FootballAndrew, 45, told the Mail: “Funnily enough we are from the same small village in north Wales.”We only lived a few hundred yards from each other. It was only in recent years that we became good friends.”A relative said: “Louise and Andrew have been together a while now – they make a lovely couple.”Louise has moved in with Andrew two years after losing her second husband Quinton Bird to brain cancer.Quentin died from the aggressive disease only six months after tying the knot with Louise at a Cheshire castle in November 2021.Guests at the wedding in November 2021 included Gary’s former Newcastle teammate Alan Shearer. More

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      Salvatore ‘Toto’ Schillachi’s daughter reveals Italy legend apologised on his deathbed before tragic passing at 59

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      ITALY legend Salvatore ‘Toto’ Schillachi’s daughter revealed he apologised to her on his deathbed.The Italia ’90 World Cup hero passed away aged 59 on Wednesday following a battle with colon cancer.Salvatore ‘Toto’ Schillachi apologised to his daughter on his deathbedCredit: EPAThe Italy legend passed away on WednesdayCredit: AFPThousands of fans gathered for his funeralHis funeral was held hin his home town of Palermo, SicilySchillachi’s coffin was draped in scarves and shirtsThousands of fans gathered in Palermo for his funeral and his coffin was draped in scarves and football shirts.Schillachi’s daughter Jessica described him as a “hero” and recalled the last few months they spent together, with the former striker diagnosed in 2022.Jessica also revealed her father apologised to her and her brother Mattia on his deathbed.She told Tuttosport: “Three days ago, as my brother Mattia and I were at his bedside, we told him that TV operators were already outside of the hospital..READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“He told us: ‘I only care about you’. And he said he was sorry for not being present all the times he would’ve wished, and we would’ve wished.”Jessica also discussed the best memories she shared with her father and a trip she took with him in the summer.She continued: “We talked, we also joked until it was possible. We recalled the best moments in our lives, the ones you’ll never forget, that even death won’t be able to take away from me.“He was a hero in his own way, but he was just a father to me.Most read in Football“I took some days off in July to stay with my dad. We went to Isola delle Femmine; he would’ve wanted to take me on a boat trip, but he was already very tired.“We settled for a bath in the sea and a fish lunch; it was wonderful. You could see he was struggling when he took me back to the airport.“The situation got worse in the last days: my dad started to play a game he knew he would lose.“But he played it until the end, not thinking about him but about all the people he loved, and he’ll keep loving wherever he is now.”Italy legendSchillaci represented Italian giants Juventus and Inter Milan throughout his career, but saw his most memorable moments happen in the famous blue of the Italian national team.The Palermo-born striker was the World Cup Golden Boot winner during the Italia 90 tournament.His six goals saw him beat footballing legend Diego Maradona to the trophy as Italy finished third in their home tournament.Schillaci, who was virtually unknown outside of Italy prior to the tournament, soon became a household name after netting against Austria, Czechoslovakia, Uruguay, the Republic of Ireland and Argentina.READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile he also denied England a third-place finish after helping Italy beat the Three Lions in the tournament’s third-place playoff match in Bari.Schillaci retired in 1997, hanging up his boots at Japanese club Jubilo Iwata. More

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      Who is Salvatore Toto Schillaci’s wife Barbara?

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      ITALIAN football legend Salvatore Schillaci has died at the age of 59.The Palermo-born striker leaves behind his wife Barbara and three children Jessica, Mattia and Nicole after losing a two-year battle to colon cancer, which he was diagnosed in 2022.Totò Schillaci and Barbara Lombardi attend the photocall for “Pechino Express – La via delle Indie” on March 06, 2023 in Milan, ItalyCredit: gettyItalian forward Salvatore Schillaci was a much loved football legendCredit: gettyWho is Salvatore Toto Schillaci’s wife Barbara?Barbara Lombardi is an Italian dentist, and widow to the former Italian football legend, Salvatore Schillaci, who died at the age of 59.Salvatore Schillaci, who is affectionately known as “Toto” was a famous striker who played for Messina, Juventus, Inter Milan over the course of his career.He scored 37 goals across 120 appearances in Serie A, while he also won the UEFA Cup twice.One of her husband’s most memorable moments was winning the World Cup Golden Boot during the Italia 90 tournament, as the leading goalscorer.READ MORE FROM FOOTBALLSchillaci retired in 1999, and returned to his native home of Palermo with his wife where they owned a youth football academy. Her husband had previously been diagnosed with colon cancer in 2022 and had undergone two operations. Fears about his health mounted in early September after Schillaci was admitted to the Civico hospital in Palermo after reportedly suffering from pneumonia.His death was announced on September 18, 2024. Most read in SportBarbara married the World Cup legend in 2012, and he is survived by his three children who he shared with ex-wife, Rita Bonaccorso; Jessica Schillaci, Mattia Schillaci and Nicole Schillaci. Not much is reported on Barbara because she lived a life outside of the public eye as a devoted wife to her late husband.Salvatore Schillaci of the Azzurri Stars looks on during the training session at Acqua Acetosa sports center on August 31, 2015 in Rome, ItalyCredit: getty More

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      Who is Salvatore Schillaci’s children? Meet Italian football legend’s kids Jessica, Mattia and Nicole

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      SALVATORE “Totò” Schillaci had three children, each of whom pursued their own unique paths in life. Sadly, Schillaci passed away on September 18, 2024, at the age of 59, after a battle with colon cancer, which he had been fighting since 2022.Salvatore Schillaci passed away at the age of 59Credit: Getty – ContributorThe star had three kidsCredit: AFPThe star had undergone two operations for his cancer since his diagnosis.Prior to his passing, Schillaci sparked concern for his health after he was taken to the Civico hospital in his home city Palermo after reportedly suffering from pneumonia.Who is Salvatore Schillaci’s children?Schillaci, the Italian football legend who gained fame during the 1990 World Cup, has three children. He has a son named Mattia Schillaci and two daughters, Jessica and Nicole Schillaci. More on Salvatore SchillaciAlthough Schillaci is a well-known figure in the world of football, he has largely kept his personal life, including details about his children, out of the public eye. Jessica SchillaciJessica is the eldest daughter of Schillaci. She is a nurse based in Verona, having earned two degrees. Jessica is also passionate about writing, which she explores through her blog.Most read in FootballShe was born from Salvatore’s marriage to ex Rita Bonaccorso.Mattia SchillaciMattia was also born from Schillaci’s relationship with Rita.He studied in Portugal to become a dentist and is currently based in Porto.Mattia is a Juventus fan, a nod to his father’s successful stint with the club during his football career.Schillaci represented Italian giants Juventus and Inter Milan throughout his career, but saw his most memorable moments happen in the famous blue of the Italian national team.Nicole SchillaciNicole is the youngest daughter of Schillaci, born from his second relationship after his first marriage to Rita. Nicole has pursued an artistic path and is currently attending an arts-focused high school.Her father has mentioned being proud of all his children for finding their own paths.What did Toto Schillaci say about his kids?Schillaci spoke about his children, saying: “My children are my life; I wasn’t always physically present due to work commitments, but they grew up healthy. READ MORE SUN STORIESThis is also thanks to my exes who provided them with a bright future.” The former player said he was very happy for his kids because they had successfully found their own path. More