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      Fabian Caballero dead at 46: Former Arsenal and Dundee striker suddenly dies as tributes pour in

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      FORMER Arsenal star Fabian Caballero has died at the age of 46.The Paraguayan striker made three appearances for the club in the 1998/99 season, with just one coming in the Premier League. Fabian Caballero has passed away aged 46Credit: RexFabian Caballero (left) has cult hero status at DundeeHe joined on loan Cerro Porteno at the age of 21 and featured heavily for the Gunners’ reserve side that year, scoring eight times in 16 appearances.The man nicknamed Tyson had a 19-year career, playing for sides in Argentina, Paraguay, South Korea, Cyprus, Greece and Chile.Caballero also had a five-year spell at Scottish side Dundee. He has cult hero status north of the border and was the club’s player of the year in 2003/04. READ MORE ON ARSENALReports in Paraguay say Caballero’s death comes after he collapsed playing futsal with friends in the country’s capital Asuncion.Arsenal confirmed the sad news this morning, tweeting: “Everyone at the club is deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of our former player, Fabian Caballero. “Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.”And the Paraguayan FA said in a statement: “The Paraguayan Football Association deeply regrets the passing of former footballer, Fabián Caballero, who had an outstanding career both in Paraguayan football and abroad. Most read in Football”We accompany the family and friends in this difficult time.”Tributes from fans have also poured in, with one saying: “Rest in peace legend.”Ethan Nwaneri’s rise at Arsenal under Mikel Arteta’s guiseAnother wrote: “What a player. Tragic news.”A Dundee supporter added: “Absolutely struggling for words. Total shock. What a player. My favourite ever Dundee player and was lucky enough to meet him a few times. What a guy. Proper heartbroken by this one. Rest easy Fabian.”More commented: “Absolutely gutted to hear this news – Fabian will forever be remembered as a legend of this club. I loved watching him play and he lit up the park whenever he pulled on the dark blue shirt.”Former Dundee team mate Steve Lovell said: “I am devastated to hear the news of Fabian’s passing. He was a fan favourite and it’s easy to see why. He was such a gifted player and I never had the privilege of playing with someone quite like him again. RIP Fab.”After hanging up his boots, Caballero went into coaching and managed Sportivo Ameliano in his homeland.He also ran as an Asuncion city councillor in 2015. More

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      Tony Bellew snubs Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson as former world champion names boxing Mount Rushmore

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      TONY BELLEW snubbed Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson in his Mount Rushmore of boxing. The American National Memorial sculpture features the carved heads of ex-presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.Tony Bellew is the former cruiserweight world championCredit: Getty Images – GettyThere has been a trend of picking four names who best represent a sport – and Bellew listed Roy Jones Jr, Ricardo Lopez, Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson.It means no room for unbeaten Mayweather and KO king Tyson but SunSport break down what makes Bellew’s picks so special. Roy Jones Jr The American is considered of of the best talents to ever grace the ring, blessed with speed, power and sensational reactions. He was four-weight champion, winning belts from middleweight all the way up to HEAVYWEIGHT. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut Jones has continued fighting well into his prime, as recently as 2023 aged 54. Roy Jones Jr won the heavyweight titleCredit: EPARicardo LopezThe Mexican also had an undefeated 52-bout career but a 1998 draw with Rosendo Alvarez denied Lopez an unblemished record. He held two world titles and boxed as low as seven-and-a-half STONE. Lopez had 38 KOs and retired in 2001 and remains one of the most celebrated fighters in Mexican boxing history.Most read in BoxingRicardo Lopez remains one of the most celebrated fighters in Mexican boxing historyCredit: WBC Muhammad AliKnown as ‘The Greatest’ due to his iconic career in the ring and for the work he did outside of it. Ali reigned as three-time champ and fought George Foreman and Joe Frazier in two of the most famous fights of all time. The sporting great sadly passed away in 2016 aged 74 as the most beloved boxer of all time. Muhammad Ali is nicknamed ‘The Greatest’Sugar Ray RobinsonThe American goes down as one of the best of all time, campaigning from lightweight all the way to light-heavyweight. Robinson – who passed away in 1989 aged 67 – had 201 recorded fights with 174 wins, 19 losses, two draws and one no-contest. The boxing held the world titles at welterweight and middleweight. Boxing great Sugar Ray RobinsonCredit: Archive Photos – Getty More

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      Alan Vera dead at 33: American wrestling star dies after suffering cardiac arrest while playing football

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      WRESTLING star Alan Vera died after suffering a cardiac arrest at a football match earlier this year.The 33-year-old passed away on Monday evening, having been hospitalised after the incident in Jersey City, New Jersey.Alan Vera (L) died earlier this weekCredit: GettyVera was playing a football match with his club, Wolves FC, when he suffered a cardiac arrest in July.It was confirmed in an Instagram post by the club, which revealed he was “fighting for his health”.After several weeks, he succumbed to an “unexpected infection that took hold over the weekend”, according to his family.Vera narrowly missed out on qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics to compete in the Greco-Roman wrestling event.READ MORE ON SPORTHe is survived by his wife, Elena Pirozhkova, and their infant daughter, Alina, who was born in the summer.Elena also has experience in the wrestling world, having competed at two Olympics.USA Wrestling executive director Rich Bender released a statement following his death.It read: “Our hearts have been broken.Most read in Athletics”Our sincere thoughts and prayers go out to Elena, Alina and all of Alan’s family, as well as those who have known Alan.”The wrestling community mourns the loss of a great champion, whose incredible life impacted so many within USA Wrestling and around the world.”Cuba-born Vera won four national championships in his career as well as the Pan American title in 2016.It was after that success that he emigrated to the US and became eligible to represent Team USA.A GoFundMe page has been set up to provide support for Vera’s family and has so far reached £32,000. More

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      Man Utd legend Gordon McQueen left huge sum to his family including Sky Sports presenter daughter after tragic death

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Gordon McQueen left £320,000 to his family —  with a chunk going to Sky Sports presenter daughter Hayley, documents show.The 1970s Man Utd and Leeds defender died last year aged 70 following dementia thought to have been caused by heading the ball.Gordon McQueen died in June 2023Credit: PAHe won the league with Leeds during his careerCredit: PAHe also played for Manchester United during his careerCredit: AlamyHe made more than 300 appearances for the two clubs and played 30 times for Scotland.Probate documents reveal his estate was worth £326,272.He and widow Yvonne lived in a £400,000 house in Hutton Rudby, Yorks.He named her and their three children — Hayley, 44, Anna Forbes and Edward McQueen as executors of his will.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAll four will share his estate and the proceeds of any house sale.The family is selling some mementos including cup medals.They donated his brain to aid sports injury research.McQueen started his career at St Mirren before moving to Leeds.Most read in FootballDuring his time in Yorkshire, he played alongside club greats, including Billy Bremner, Johnny Giles and Norman Hunter.He was also featured under legendary manager Don Revie on the famous Leeds side, which won the league in 1974.His daughter is Hayley McQueenThe Scot later joined United in 1978 and went on to make 184 appearances for the club, winning the FA Cup in 1983.McQueen also finished as a runner-up in the cup in 1975 and again in 1979, and twice was selected in the PFA Team of the Year.He won 30 caps for Scotland and was inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in 2012.His daughter Hayley has also enjoyed a successful career in sport and is a regular broadcaster on Sky Sports.She is a presenter on Sky SportsCredit: Getty 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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      Cops probing Eintracht Frankfurt’s Helge Rasche ‘find ‘child porn’ at his home after coach died in car crash aged 33

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      GERMAN cops who investigated Eintracht Frankfurt’s Helge Rasche reportedly found “child porn” at his home.Earlier this month, police confirmed that Under-19 coach Rasche’s white Hyundai veered off the road before crashing into a tree.Helge Rasche died after a traffic accident aged 33Credit: https://www.eintracht.de/But he is said to have been the subject of an investigation from German cops before he diedCredit: https://www.eintracht.de/The U19 youth coach saw his car veer off the roadCredit: https://www.eintracht.de/The 33-year-old coach is said to have died from “serious” injuries at the scene, on a road between Dietzenbach and Rodgau, to the southwest of Frankfurt. There were no other passengers in the car at the time of the horror smash.Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt also confirmed the news of his death on the club’s social media pages on September 6.However, according to BILD, Rasche had been the subject of an investigation before his death following a report to the police. Read More in FootballThe German outlet claim that a search warrant was issued by the “Frankfurt am Main District Court on suspicion of distributing pornographic content in accordance with Section 184 of the Criminal Code.””Data storage devices were seized” in the search, BILD claim after “a large number of child pornographic image files were found on the data storage devices”.Pictures obtained by BILD showed that Rasche’s Hyundai was a write-off after the accident, with the front of the car caved in.The outlet also reported that according to police investigations, it is certain that the Frankfurt coach committed suicide.Most read in FootballFrankfurt players were informed about Rasche’s passing on the day of his death.”Eintracht Frankfurt is devastated by the loss of U19 head coach Helge Rasche,” the club wrote on social media at the time. “The 33-year-old lost his life in a traffic accident yesterday. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.”Rasche began his coaching career with Hallescher FC before joining Frankfurt’s youth setup in 2020. He took charge of the Under-19 side in 2023 after previously coaching the Under-17s.He had joined Eintracht’s youth department in 2020. In 2023 he was promoted to U17 and then U19 head coach in the youth Bundesliga.Frankfurt’s Under-19 team has celebrated progress in the DFB Junior Cup just days before Rasche’s death. They beat Energie Cottbus’ Under-19 side by a goal to nil on August 31. More

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      Moment Cardiff and Leeds fans unite for incredible Sol Bamba tribute after ex-Prem star’s death aged 39

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      THIS is the moment Cardiff and Leeds fans united for a moving tribute to Sol Bamba after the ex-Prem star’s death aged 39.Bamba died aged just 39 last month while working for Turkish side Adanaspor.A banner hailing Sol BambaCredit: Huw EvansThe march started with a minute’s applause for BambaCredit: Huw EvansLeeds also honoured their former playerCredit: Huw EvansThis afternoon Cardiff and Leeds fans chanted “There’s one Sol Bamba” in unison at the Cardiff City Stadium.There was a minute’s applause for Bamba ahead of kick-off in this afternoon’s Championship clash.It comes after Bamba’s heartbroken wife Chloe praised his “astounding mental and physical strength and stoicism” during his health battle.She said: “Unfortunately, it was never a fair fight and just when things were looking up he took a downturn and finally succumbed on 31st August.”Read More FootballThen added: “Sol accepted his fate as God’s will and left this earth knowing, without a shadow of a doubt, that he was loved wholeheartedly. I made sure of that.”Bamba and Chloe shared three children – Roonea, Lily and Amy.Bamba was known as one of the good guys of football and made 51 appearances for Leeds United and 24 for Middlesbrough.He played in the Premier League with Cardiff City in the 2018-2019 season after being promoted in second place in the Championship the previous year.Most read in FootballCardiff City said Bamba was a “club legend” and his death brought them the “deepest sadness”.”As a player and coach, Sol’s impact on our football club was immeasurable. He was a hero to all of us, a leader in every dressing room and a true gentleman.”Our thoughts are with his friends, family and everyone lucky enough to know and love Sol.”Leeds United said in a post on X: “Everyone at #LUFC is devastated to learn of the news that former #LUFC captain Sol Bamba has passed away.”Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends at this tragic time. Rest in peace, Sol, you will be forever in our hearts.”Middlesbrough FC said: “We are devastated to learn of the passing of Sol Bamba at the age of 39.”Our thoughts are with Sol’s family and friends at this time.”Former club Trabzonspor paid a heartbreaking tribute to their former player who made 27 appearances.They said in a statement: “We have learned with deep sorrow the passing of Adanaspor Coach Sol Bamba, who wore our jersey between 2012-2014.”May God have mercy on him and we offer our condolences to his family and all his loved ones.”He was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma on Christmas Eve 2020 but had beaten it after undergoing four months of chemotherapy and was declared cancer-free.Bamba was born in France but made 46 appearances for the country of his parents’ birth – Ivory Coast.After playing he stayed with football and moved into management as an assistant manager with Cardiff City in 2023.He was technical director of Turkish side Adanaspor this year.That club shared a tribute to the manager saying he “fell ill” before a match yesterday and “was taken to Manisa Celal Bayar University Hospital and unfortunately lost his battle for life there.”Our condolences to his family and our community.”Just days before his death Bamba posted a heartbreaking tribute to ex-England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson following his passing from terminal cancer.Bamba’s tribute read: “Deeply devastated by the news of Sven’s passing today.”He was not just an exquisite person, but he was also the best coach I’ve ever had, inspiring my journey as a player but also as a manager.”My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace, Sven.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThe pair had first worked together from 2011, when Bamba joined Leicester City where Eriksson was manager.They later reunited in the Ivory Coast national team setup. More

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      Football club announces ‘sudden’ death of beloved chairman & calls off game as tributes pour in to ‘remarkable man’

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      A FOOTBALL club has announced the “sudden” death of its beloved chairman.Radcliffe FC’s National League North home game against Buxton today has been called off as a mark of respect for Paul Hilton.’Beloved’ Radcliffe FC chairman Paul Hilton has diedCredit: MEN MediaThe Greater Manchester club said: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Chairman, Paul Hilton. “Paul was not just the driving force behind Radcliffe Football Club; he was the very heart and soul of our community.”His unwavering dedication, vision, and tireless efforts transformed our club, leading us to the highest level in our history.”Paul’s passion for the game and his commitment to the players, staff, and supporters will be sorely missed. Read More Sport”He had an extraordinary ability to bring people together, fostering a sense of unity and belonging that made our club truly special.”At this difficult time, we kindly ask everyone to respect the privacy of Paul’s family. “Please allow his loved ones the space they need to grieve and remember the remarkable man that Paul was.”We encourage all members of our community to come together in memory of Paul.Most read in Football”Celebrating not only his contributions to our club but also the legacy of kindness and camaraderie he leaves behind.”More information about memorial services and ways to pay tribute will be shared in due course. “Thank you for your understanding and support during this sad period.”Radcliffe FC were promoted into the National League North as champions last season after 37 years in the Northern Premier League. More