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    Newcastle stars vow to unveil new celebration if they score against Tottenham for heartwarming reason

    NEWCASTLE stars Kieran Trippier and Dan Burn invited a group of young fans who are members of the deaf community to be mascots ahead of their match against Tottenham. The kids met their heroes at the NU foundation during a friendly kickabout before the game tomorrow, as shown in video captured by Toon sponsor Sela.Newcastle stars Dan Burn and Kieran Trippier met a group of deaf young fansCredit: © Tom Hull Ltd 2024The Newcastle stars paid a visit to the Newcastle foundation earlier this weekCredit: © Tom Hull Ltd 2024Footage of the meeting taken by Sela was done to raise awareness of RNID’s causeCredit: © Tom Hull Ltd 2024The group were invited to be mascots for the Tottenham game on SaturdayCredit: © Tom Hull Ltd 2024Trippier said the occasion would be ‘special’Credit: © Tom Hull Ltd 2024Burn, 31, revealed to the youngsters: “For the Tottenham game you’re all going to be mascots. “So you get to walk out with us in front of the crowd.”Sela have revealed the youngsters will wear innovative shirts with haptic technology when they become mascots – meaning the shirts respond to movement generated electronically or mechanically.The shirts have been designed to enhance the matchday experience in a unique way, with fans wearing them promised a share of the St James’ Park vibe via “real-time touch sensation”. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt comes as part of a collaboration with RNID, the national charity supporting 12 million people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.Newcastle vice-captain Trippier, 33, added: “To walk out in the [RNID] shirts is special, and we had a good kickabout with the kids as well.”Burn also teased a new celebration that may be shown off: “The kids were teaching us a goal celebration so watch out for it. “I’ll probably get a few more before the end of the season.”Most read in FootballBurn and Trippier were taught a celebration in sign languageCredit: © Tom Hull Ltd 2024The celebration taught to them was ‘love the fans’Credit: © Tom Hull Ltd 2024The celebration taught to the Magpies’ stars during their kickabout said: “Love the fans.”One of the youngsters said: “I was so happy to see Kieran and Dan, it’s the best day of my life.”Newcastle reveal incredible new hi-tech shirt that allows deaf fans to experience atmosphere for first timeA select number of fans will also be wearing the RNID-branded haptic shirts at the game, while RNID branding will be on display around the stadium to raise awareness of the cause.Sela, founded in 1997 as Saudi Arabia’s first FIFA-recognised player representation company, has donated it’s front-of-shirt sponsorship rights for Saturday’s game to RNID.Currently, one in five adults in the UK are deaf or have hearing loss. One in seven people have tinnitus. If you (or someone close to you) are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus and need free confidential and impartial information and support, contact RNID. We are open 8:30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Find out how to contact RNID at rnid.org.uk/contact One of the kids described meeting Trippier and Burn as ‘ the best day of my life’Credit: © Tom Hull Ltd 2024Toon sponsor Sela have donated their front-of-shirt sponsorship rights for Saturday’s game to RNIDCredit: © Tom Hull Ltd 2024Innovative shirts with haptic technology will see fans given a unique experience with ‘real-time touch sensation’Credit: © Tom Hull Ltd 2024 More

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    Pele health update: How is he doing?

    BRAZIL has had some truly wonderful players over the years but only one crops up in conversations about GOAT status.Football great Pele changed how the game was played and inspired children all over the world to start kicking a ball around.
    Pele made his Brazil debut at the age of 16Credit: Getty
    How is Pele doing?
    As of December 28, 2022, the Brazilian legend – who is often referred to as the greatest of all time (GOAT) after winning three World Cups – is in the Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital in São Paulo.
    He was admitted at the end of November 2022.
    His family have been by his side since his admittance and regularly post updates to their Instagram to let followers and fans know the latest on their hero.
    In particular, his daughter Kely Nascimento, has kept the world informed on Pele’s health.

    Such is the love for Pele, whose real name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, that she has posted how they are grateful for every single day they get to spend with him.
    Just before Christmas she posted that celebrations at home had been cancelled and they were spending the season at the hospital.
    And on Boxing Day she shared her praise for the hospital workers who are doing all they can for their father.
    She said: “To see our dad being treated by these care professionals, super competent and extremely caring. Not a moment goes by that we forget this privilege. Even in sadness we can only be thankful.”
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    Reports emerged from a Brazilian newspaper on December 28, 2022, that the footballer’s treatment was not working and that he had been placed in palliative care.
    Many legends of the game have taken the time to send their thoughts and prayers to the Brazilian, including striker Romario who has not seen eye-to-eye with him over the years.
    During the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the Brazilian squad took time during the tournament to send their best wishes carrying a Pele poster on to the pitch.
    On December 3, 2022, Pele released a statement saying he was “strong” and had a “lot of hope”.
    He added: “I want to thank the entire medical and nursing team for all the care I have received.
    “I have a lot of faith in God and every message of love I receive from you all over the world keeps me full of energy. And watch Brazil in the World Cup too!
    “Thank you so much for everything.”
    What illness does Pele have?
    Pele was admitted to hospital at the end of November 2022 when he was suffering from a respiratory infection.
    He had been undergoing treatment for some time for colon cancer and had been receiving chemotherapy sessions.
    The Brazilian superstar then developed a lung infection as he became weaker due to the ongoing treatment he is receiving.
    According to the Associated Press, he had a colon tumour removed in September 2021 but no confirmation has been received as to whether the cancer had spread to other organs.
    Is Pele married and how many children does he have?
    Pele has been married to Marcia Cibele Aoki since 2016.
    The couple married in a small ceremony in Guaruja on the coast of Sao Paulo, after being together for six years.
    Pele’s first wife was Rosimeri Cholbi. They married in 1966, but divorced in 1982.
    The relationship resulted in three children, Kely, Edinho, and Jennifer.
    The striker then went on to marry Assiria Lemos Seixas in 1994.
    They had twins Joshua and Celeste, but divorced in 2008.
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    Pele surprised many in a Netflix documentary when he revealed he had many affairs and does not truly know how many children has.
    He said: “In all honesty I’ve had a few affairs, some of which resulted in children, but I’ve only learned about them later.” More