Arsenal legend, Ian Wright loses mum

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4 years ago

December 7, 2021

Muktar Balogun

Arsenal veteran legend, Ian Wright is bereaved as he loses mum only 30 seconds before going live on ITV’s FA Cup coverage.

Ian Wright

When the 58-year-old learned of the news, he was watching Rochdale’s second-round match against Plymouth Argyle and departed at half-time.

Wright was reared in Brockley, south London, by his 94-year-old mother Nesta.

Presenter Mark Pougatch informed the audience of the Gunners legend’s early departure at the break after he had been in his customary upbeat mood during the first half of the match.

At the Crown Oil Arena, the former England striker appeared alongside ex-Rochdale striker Grant Holt, with Plymouth scoring a late goal to advance to the third round.

Wright retired from football in 2000, although he is still a fixture on UK football coverage.

He is a member of the BBC’s Match of the Day punditry team, as well as ITV’s coverage of England and Wales.

Jordon Garrick’s header gave Ryan Lowe’s side the lead in the first half.

But Rochdale fought back in the second period, and their efforts were rewarded when Aaron Morley tied the game at 1-1 with a long-range shot just before the hour mark.

With a replay on the horizon on the south coast, Argyle snatched a win thanks to Luke Jephcott’s goal, which secured their place in the third round.

The Green Army, who arrived in the early hours of Sunday morning from Devon, will be hoping to be handed a Premier League team at the next stage

Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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2 years ago

June 3, 2024

Mayowa

Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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2 years ago

June 2, 2024

Mayowa

After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”