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      Who is Canada’s Women’s World Cup star Quinn?

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      QUINN has made history as the first trans or non-binary footballer to play at a World Cup.Canada got one step closer to booking their spot in the knock-out rounds of the Women’s World Cup following a 2-1 win over the Republic of Ireland.
      Quinn helped Canada beat the Republic of IrelandCredit: Getty
      And midfielder Quinn has been an integral part of the team’s amazing Women’s World Cup journey.
      Here is what we know about the Canadian star.
      Who is Quinn?
      Born in Toronto on August 11, 1995, Quinn grew up with three sisters.
      Quinn always had a passion and talent for football and was heavily involved in the game by age six.
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      They attended Duke University, where Quinn became the first Canadian to play for the Duke Blue Devils soccer team between 2013 to 2018 while securing a major in biology.
      The Canadian star was also awarded the prestigious Atlantic Coast Conference Midfielder of the Year award in 2017 despite starting their career as a defender.
      But prior to that, Quinn’s name really hit the headlines when they led Canada to a 2016 Rio Olympics bronze medal before helping the Canadians grab gold at the Tokyo Games.
      Quinn came out as non-binary and transgender (using gender-neutral pronouns) in 2020, and changed their name by adopting their prior surname.
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      The footballer told BBC Sport: “It’s really difficult when you don’t see people like yourself in the media or even around you or in your profession.
      “I was operating in the space of being a professional footballer and I wasn’t seeing people like me.”
      Who does Quinn play for?
      Quinn’s sensational performances for Duke University saw them become the highest-drafted Canadian in National Women’s Soccer League history.
      They were picked up by Washington Spirit in 2017 before moving to France to play for Paris FC a year later.
      In 2019, Quinn then signed for Seattle side OL Reign and has been there since apart a short loan spell at Swedish club Vittsjo Gik the following year.
      The midfielder has racked up 90 caps since debuting for Canada at age 18 and has featured at the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games. More

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      What is former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis’ net worth and who is his wife Jane Lewis?

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      JOE Lewis owns many different companies and was well known for his involvement in North London outfit Tottenham Hotspur.But on October 5 2022, Lewis ceased to be a “person of significant control” and no longer has an active role at the football club.
      Joe Lewis became extremely rich through the result of betting that the pound would leave the European Exchange Rate Mechanism in September 1992
      Who is Joe Lewis?
      Joe Lewis is a British businessman, investor and art collector.
      He was born on February 5, 1937, in London.
      Lewis left school at 15 to help run his father’s West End of London catering business Tavistock Banqueting.
      In 1979, he sold the family business and moved into currency trading.
      He then moved to the Bahamas to avoid paying taxes in the UK.
      In September 1992 Lewis bet the pound would leave the European Exchange Rate Mechanism, which result in the event called Black Wednesday.
      After amassing his wealth in catering and currency trading, he bought Premier league club Tottenham Hotspur in 2001 but from October 2022, he ceased his ownership as the owner of the North London outfit.
      Lewis has an art collection that includes works by Picasso, Matisse, Freud and Bacon.
      What is Joe Lewis’ net worth?
      Lewis has a net worth of around £6.1billion, according to Forbes.
      He is the main investor in Tavistock Group, which owns more than 200 firms across 15 countries.
      Next to owning the Tavistock Group, he has a variety of investments, including luxury club resorts, restaurants and hotels.
      Who is Joe Lewis’ wife Jane Lewis?
      Jane Lewis is Joe Lewis’ second wife.
      As of July 2023, the couple is still married.
      Does Joe Lewis have any children?
      Lewis has two kids from his first marriage with Esther Browne.
      His daughter Vivienne is seen as his heir and serves on Tavistock’s board of directors.
      She is divorced from Toby Silverton, the former chairman of Bristol Cars, once fully owned by Tavistock.
      His son Charles Lewis is reported to be living in Argentina.
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      Paul Mullin injury: What happened to the Wrexham star and how is he?

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      PAUL Mullin, Wrexham’s talisman and most valuable player, suffered from an injury during their US tour.But what happened and how is he?
      Paul Mullin on the ground after his collision with Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan BishopCredit: Getty
      What happened to Paul Mullin?
      Mullin was rushed to hospital after a collision with Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop during their US tour in San Diego on Wednesday July 26, 2023.
      The goalkeeper needed to step out of his goal after Mullin won a long ball duel with defender Jonny Evans.
      Bishop then hit Mullin to the ground, which caused the game to stop.
      Mullin left the field with an oxygen mask and was rushed to hospital.
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      Wrexham confirmed after the game that he suffered from a punctured lung.
      How is Paul Mullin?
      Mullin said he is doing well.
      He posted a selfie on his Instagram story with the caption: “Thank you for all your message. All good here.”
      Ryan Reynolds, owner of the club, wished Mullin on Twitter a speedy recovery.
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      He said: “Paul Mullin puts his last drop of blood into everything he does.
      “The entire Wrexham community is pulling for a speedy recovery.”
      Bishop posted an apology of the foul to Mullin on his social media saying:“Just wanted to share my sincerest apologies to Paul Mullin.
      “A complete misjudgement and a genuine accident with zero malicious intent at all!
      “Wishing you the speediest recovery and hope to see you back scoring goals as soon as possible!”
      When could Paul Mullin return from injury?
      It is not confirmed yet when he could return from his injury, however, he will miss the opening game of the new League Two season on August 5, 2023, against Milton Keynes.
      Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson said about the injury: “If you have a punctured lung and only ten days to get fit, you have to say that’s that.
      “We will assess things tonight and find out the extent of the injury and then make decisions accordingly.
      “We all stick together and will give Paul every bit of support we can to help him get back.
      “One thing about Mulls is he is tough.
      “Losing a key player is a blow.
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      “But injuries are part and parcel of football.
      “We’ve dealt with blows before and we will deal with this one.” More

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      Who is Wrexham star Paul Mullin and what’s his salary?

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      PAUL Mullin is a goal-scoring machine for Wrexham, netting 38 goals during the 2022/23 season for the club.But who is he and how much is he earning?
      Paul Mullin extended his contract with Wrexham until 2026Credit: Getty
      Who is Wrexham star Paul Mullin?
      Paul Mullin is an English professional footballer, who plays as a forward in the League Two team Wrexham.
      He was born on November 6, 1994, in Litherland, England.
      Mullin started his career in the football academic training programs of Liverpool and Everton.
      In 2012 he moved to Huddersfield Town and signed with the club.
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      He made his professional debut on August 12, 2014 for Morecambe.
      During his time at Morecambe he scored 25 goals in 122 appearances, before he moved to Swindon Town in 2017.
      Mullin only stayed there for one year before he signed with Tranmere Rovers, playing with the team from 2018 to 2020.
      In 2020 he was signed to Cambridge, however on July 23, 2021, Mullin announced his new deal with Wrexham.
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      On May 15, 2023, Wrexham extended Mullin’s contract until the summer of 2026.
      What is Paul Mullin’s salary at Wrexham?
      Mullin earns £4,500 per week, which makes an annual salary of £234,00.
      The owners of the club, Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds and Amercian actor Rob McElhenney, announced that every player received a £250,000 bonus when Wrexham was promoted to League Two at the end of the 2022/2023 season.
      Executive director Humphrey Ker said: “Rob and Ryan wanted to recognise the players’ confidence that they can reach this season’s play-offs and provide an added financial incentive to achieve this.
      “There was no obligation to address this, but it felt like the right thing t do in order to support the existing playing squad who are all playing for their futures at the club.”
      Is Paul Mullin married and does he have any children?
      Mullin is married to Mollie O’Brien and their first son Albi was born in 2019.
      On January 27, 2023, he shared the news that his son was diagnosed with autism.
      He wrote on Twitter: “Last week my little boy was diagnosed with autism luckily I have great people around me to help.
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      “Albi being Autistic doesn’t mean nothing he’s a happy and healthy boy no different to anyone else!
      “Just a few hurdles in his way that am sure he will clear!” More

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      Arsenal vs Barcelona: Gunners take on Spanish champions in HUGE pre-season friendly – stream, TV, team news

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      ARSENAL will continue their pre-season tour of the USA with a friendly against Barcelona in Los Angeles.The Gunners lost 2-0 in their last outing against Premier League rivals Manchester United.
      Arsenal suffered a 2-0 defeat to their Premier League rivals Manchester United last weekendCredit: GETTY
      New signings Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber all sorted together for the first time against the Red Devils.
      Barcelona will get their preparations for next season underway against Arsenal.
      The Spanish giants were forced to cancel their opening pre-season friendly against Juventus due to a virus outbreak affecting some of their players.
      When is Arsenal vs Barcelona?

      Arsenal vs Barcelona will take place on Wednesday, July 26.
      Kick-off will be at 7:30pm local team, meaning the game will start at 3:30am BST on Thursday, July 27 in the UK.
      The SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles will play host.

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      What channel is Arsenal vs Barcelona on and can it be live streamed?

      Arsenal vs Barcelona will be available to watch on Arsenal.com and the Arsenal app.
      You can purchase an early bird match pass for £4.99 or pay £6.99 on the day of the match.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Team news
      Mikel Arteta will still be without first-choice left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko and winger Reiss Nelson as they continue to recover from injury.
      The Gunners welcomed back Thomas Partey, Emile Smith-Rowe and Leandro Trossard to the fold for their pre-season clash with Manchester United last time out.
      Barcelona have been subject to a stomach bug outbreak with the likes of Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Alejandro Balde and Oriol Romeu all affected.
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      Former Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan could make his debut for the Spanish giants against Arsenal in Los Angeles.
      Arsenal pre-season fixtures and results

      July 8: Arsenal 1-1 Watford (London Colney)
      July 13: Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal (Max-Morlock-Stadion)
      July 20: MLS All Stars 0-5 Arsenal (Audi Field, Washington DC)
      July 22: Arsenal vs Man Utd (MetLife Stadium, New Jersey) – 10pm
      July 26: Arsenal vs Barcelona (SoFi Stadium, LA) – 3:30am
      July 27: Arsenal vs Monaco – Emirates Cup (Emirates Stadium) – 6pm
      August 6: Man City vs Arsenal – Community Shield (Wembley) – 4pm More

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      Who is England striker Katie Robinson?

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      KATIE Robinson is the youngest Lioness in England’s FIFA Women’s World Cup squad.Here we take a look at the striker’s successful career.
      Katie Robinson is the youngest Lioness in England’s FIFA Women’s World Cup squadCredit: Getty
      Who is England striker Katie Robinson?
      Katie Robinson, born August 8, 2002, is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward.
      Robinson hails from Newquay, Cornwall – and it was there she began her rise to the top playing in local boys’ grassroots football.
      The striker also attended the Cornwall Girls Advanced Coaching Centre and Devon Advance Coaching Centre, as well as playing for the Plymouth Argyle boys’ centre of excellence.
      Robinson remains closely connected to her grassroots beginnings – regularly visiting her school and helping to inspire others to follow in her footsteps.
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      What teams has Katie Robinson played for?
      During her youth career, Robinson rose through the ranks at Bristol City academy, before making her senior debut at the club in 2018.
      After two seasons, Robinson declined a contract extension with Bristol and departed at the end of the 2019–20 season.
      In 2020, the striker signed her first professional contract with Women’s Super League side Brighton & Hove Albion.
      However, after suffering a major cruciate ligament injury in training, Robinson was unable to play the rest of the 2020–21 season.
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      A few months after her return, she went on loan to Women’s Championship side Charlton.
      How long has Katie Robinson played for England?
      Robinson received her first call up to the England senior squad in November 2022, after impressing with the WU23 team in their autumn internationals.
      The speedy winger made her England debut against Norway in a friendly, before going on to feature in each of Sarina Wiegman’s squads in the lead-up to the summer.
      Robinson was also part of the England squad to win the Finalissima in April, before their World Cup preparations began in June.
      In 2023, Robinson was named in the England senior squad in for the Arnold Clark Cup.
      That same year, Wiegman announced her 23-woman squad for this year’s World Cup – with Robinson landing a spot alongside players such as Millie Bright and Ella Toone.
      Robinson also featured for the Young Lionesses at WU17 level, while rising through the ranks Bristol City. More

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      Who is Terence Crawford’s girlfriend Alindra Person, how many kids do they have?

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      TERENCE CRAWFORD is one of the best boxers in the world, but he can cement that spot against Errol Spence Jr this weekend. The WBO welterweight champion has a perfect boxing record, but none of it would be possible without the support of his family.
      Terence Crawford and Alindra Person have been together for years
      Nebraska-born Crawford has often spoken about the love he has for his kids, but not much is known about his girlfriend Alindra Person.
      She’s expected to be ringside in Las Vegas for Crawford’s huge fight with Spence Jr.

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      Who is Alindra Person?
      Alindra Person and Terence Crawford aren’t married, but they’ve been together since the early 2000s.

      They both met when they were young and have been in each other’s lives ver since.
      Person was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, where Crawford also grew up.
      It’s not known what Person does for work, but she’s often seen supporting Crawford at many of his fights.
      How many kids do they have?
      Crawford and Person have six kids together.
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      They have three boys, Terence Jr, T. Bud and Tyrese.
      They also have three girls, Miya, Talaya and Trinity Michele.
      Crawford and Person have six kids together
      Crawford’s two sons compete in wrestling at school
      Some of Crawford’s kids have followed in his athletic footsteps.
      Both Tyrese and T. Bud have competed in school wrestling competitions like their dad did when he was younger.
      And Crawford’s daughter Talaya went viral last year after winning a 200m race despite her shoe coming off at the start of the race.
      She paused to put her shoe back on before sprinting past all her competitors to win with her father cheering her on from the stands. More

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      Who was Trevor Francis’ wife Helen?

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      FOOTBALL icon Trevor Francis has sadly passed away aged 69.Francis’ family confirmed that he had died after suffering a heart attack at his home in Marbella near Spain.
      Helen Francis was married to football legend Trevor FrancisCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Who was Helen Francis?
      Helen Francis was married to Nottingham Forrest star and England legend Trevor Francis – who was instrumental in helping Brian Clough’s Forest win the European Cup in 1979.
      On July 24, 2023, Trevor’s family confirmed that the he had sadly passed away after suffering a heart attack at his home.
      A statement said: “Trevor Francis has died at the age of 69. He had a heart attack at his apartment in Spain this morning.
      “On behalf of the family, this has come as a huge shock to everybody. We are all very upset.
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      “He was a legendary footballer but he was also an extremely nice person.”
      The couple spent 45 years together before Helen tragically died in 2017, leaving Francis heartbroken after her passing.
      Following the devastating loss, Francis told how life without Helen had been “so difficult” in his autobiography, One In A Million.
      Speaking to the Daily Mail Francis admitted that he was unable to talk about his wife for two years – as he didn’t feel ready.
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      The football icon explained: “I just didn’t think I could do it and I am not finding this conversation very easy at the minute. But two years have passed now.”
      He added: “It’s so hard because of the deep love I had for Helen and also because I am useless in the house. She did everything for me. I don’t mind admitting that.
      “All of a sudden I am living by myself and I suppose I never contemplated this would ever happen. It is a tougher challenge than anything I ever faced in football.”
      Aside from opening up on the pain of losing his wife, it appears the late star preferred to keep his family life private, with not much else known about their marriage.
      How many children did Trevor and Helen have?
      As mentioned above, not much is known about the couple’s family life.
      However, Francis is survived by two children – who he shared with Helen. More