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 Cristiano Ronaldo will be presented with a special Uefa award in recognition of his place as the Champions League’s all-time leading goalscorer.The Portuguese forward, a five-time winner of the competition, will be given the gong at the revamped draw for this season’s tournament on Thursday 29 August in Monaco.Ronaldo registered 140 times in 183 Champions League appearances for Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus across 18 seasons.The 39-year-old finished as the top scorer in seven campaigns and is 11 goals clear of Lionel Messi at the top of the scoring charts, with the two long-time now rivals...

Cristiano Ronaldo to receive Uefa award at Champions League ceremony

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Cristiano Ronaldo will receive an award from UEFA for scoring the most goals in Champions League history, the European football governing body said on Tuesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo to be honoured as all-time Champions League scorer

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Sven-Goran Eriksson, the Swedish soccer manager who spent five years as England’s first ever foreign-born coach after making his name winning trophies at club level in Italy, Portugal and Sweden, died Monday. He was 76. Eriksson died at home surrounded by his family, his agent Bo Gustavsson told The...

Sven-Goran Eriksson, Swedish soccer coach who was first foreigner to lead England team, dies at 76

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Sven-Goran Eriksson, the Swedish soccer manager who spent five years as England’s first ever foreign-born coach after making his name winning trophies at club level in Italy, Portugal and Sweden, died Monday. He was 76.

Eriksson died at home surrounded by his family, his agent Bo Gustavsson told The Associated Press.

His death followed eight months after he revealed he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and had at most one year to live.



That news led to Eriksson receiving a surge of affection and tributes from his former players and clubs, a biographical documentary being made and a visit to his favorite club...

Former England soccer manager Sven-Goran Eriksson dead at 76

The world's oldest living man has declared he has no "special secrets" to pass on about his longevity as he celebrated turning 112. John Tinniswood, who was born in Liverpool on 26 August 1912, told the Guinness World Records he had "no idea at all" why he had lived so long.

World's oldest man: 'No special secret to long life'

There is an increased police presence in the area while officers investigate.

Man 'performs inappropriate act' in front of children

A man has died after being assaulted at Southwark Underground Station, British Transport Police (BTP) has said. The 28-year-old man had been in a critical condition in hospital since Thursday and died on Saturday evening, with his family by his side, the force added. Officers were called to the station...

Man dies in hospital days after assault in station

Patients in Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke hospitals being offered faster CT scan appointments.

Same-day scans cut waiting time for cancer patients

The motorcyclist, a man in his 60s and from Chiseldon, died at the scene.

Motorcyclist dies in crash on country road

VERONA, Italy (AP) — Juventus became the only Serie A team to win both of its opening two matches of the season after Dušan Vlahovic scored twice in a 3-0 victory over Verona on Monday. Right-back Nicolo Savona also scored on his full debut as Juventus earned a...

Juventus earns 2nd straight 3-0 win and Fabregas-coached Como gets first Serie A point in 2 decades

Thousands of people have been attending a mela with an "enhanced" police presence in the wake of nationwide riots earlier this month, organisers said. The Newcastle Mela at Exhibition Park celebrates Pakistani, Bengali, Indian and other south Asian cultures and has been going for 30 years. The Middlesbrough Mela was...

Mela goes ahead with 'enhanced police presence'

Shea Ryan died in July 2020 after he climbed through an unsecured fence on a building site in Drumchapel, Glasgow.

Construction boss had 'no idea' how boy got on site before death

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Virgo season will progress well on August 27. Three struggling zodiac signs will tap Gemini’s immense energy which will help them end their grief. The Half Moon will test their resolve to heal and desire to continue facing hardships. Still, Gemini’s healing vibe will inspire them to end their hardships and change existing circumstances.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Hardships End on August 27, 2024

The month of September is upon us and with it brings happiness to three zodiac signs. Pisces, Aquarius, and Libra will experience an end to the loneliness they have been feeling. Whether their loneliness has been subtle or significant, relief from this emotion is coming for these signs. Let’s discuss each sign and what they can expect in the month of September.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Loneliness Ends In September

Residents have raised fears about an increase in traffic and demands on services after plans to build nearly 500 homes was submitted. The homes, to be built on fields near Coventry, form the second phase of the Pickford Gate housing development, which could eventually have 2,400 homes, shops and a new school.

Plans to build almost 500 homes put forward

Apollo Quiboloy is wanted by Manila and the FBI for child sex trafficking and other crimes.

Stand off as police close in on 'Son of God' pastor

Cath Watts says awareness raised by BBC TV and radio presenter Lauren Laverne is "really great".

Cancer expert hails 'incredibly important' checks

Brighton have completed the signing of midfielder Matt O'Riley from Scottish Premiership champions Celtic.The 23-year-old joins the Seagulls on a five-year deal for fee understood to be in the region of £25m.O'Riley was at Fulham's academy before joining MK Dons in 2021 and then made the move to Celtic in January 2022, where he played 124 times, scoring 27 goals and providing 35 assists.Manager Fabian Hurzeler said on the signing: "He plays a very specialist position; he is very good at occupying and attacking the right space. He likes making deep runs, and know when to attack at the right time."He enjoys getting forward and attacking the opponent's penalty area, but he also has a good defensive instinct. That balance makes him special. He is a great character, and has a good ambition to succeed and that's something which is very important for us."How do you feel about the deal, Brighton fans? The type of player you needed?Let us know here

O'Riley completes Brighton move

Chester Zoo has confirmed the death of an elephant whose mother died just a month before. The four-year-old female Asian elephant, named Riva, died while under general anaesthetic on Wednesday after undergoing a routine diagnostic to check anomalies in her blood. Riva was the daughter of Sundara Hi Way, a...

Chester Zoo shocked at sudden death of elephant

German police have arrested a second person as they investigate Friday's stabbing attack that killed three people and injured eight in the western city of Solingen. A man was detained late on Saturday in a building housing refugees close to the site of the attack in the city centre. Meanwhile,...

Germany deadly stabbing: Police make second arrest

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Al Nassr will 'probably' be Ronaldo's final club

Cristiano Ronaldo has said that Al Nassr will \"probably\" be his last club before he retires. The Portugal international, 39, joined the Saudi Pro League side...

Cristiano Ronaldo has said that Al Nassr will "probably" be his last club before he retires. The Portugal international, 39, joined the Saudi Pro League side...

Al Nassr will 'probably' be Ronaldo's final club

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