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- Leader Live
Sport stars pay tribute to late Doddie Weir in birthday video
The video has been created to honour the memory of Weir, and the legacy of the foundation he set up to find effective treatments for motor neurone disease (MND) after he was diagnosed with it in 2016. Weir founded the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation in 2017, and died in November 2022 aged 52. Those in the video include Olympic swimming medallist Duncan Scott, Olympic curling medallist Eve Muirhead, broadcaster and ex-footballer Ally McCoist, former England rugby player Mike Tindall and British and Irish Lions fly-half Fin Smith. Supporters from across the UK will wear Doddie tartan to work on Friday July 4, as part of a tradition marking what would have been the former rugby player's birthday. Kenny Logan, who played alongside Doddie as part of the 1999 Five Nations-winning Scotland side, said: 'Doddie was a leader in life, and he remains a leader in death. 'His memory inspires thousands of people, both inside and outside of the MND community, to take action and help bring an end to this devastating disease. 'We all know Doddie should still be here with us. He brought light and laughter into every room, even in the darkest days. It's up to all of us to dig deep, keep fundraising and finish what he started. 'We do it because we miss him. We do it because we love him. And we do it because nobody else should have to go through what he and his family did.' The My Name'5 Doddie Foundation has now committed almost £20 million to targeted research projects and launched a Catalysing A Cure strategy to speed up the search for effective treatments. Earlier this year it pledged £4 million to the MND Discovery Network, a new UK-wide initiative connecting leading scientists to accelerate progress. The film also features Jennie Starkey, who is living with MND and is part of the Foundation's Discovery Network board. The video comes after the end of the Doddie's Lions Challenge, in which a team led by Logan and including Ally McCoist, Gabby Logan, and Doddie's widow Kathy, cycled 555 miles around the island of Ireland in five days to deliver the match ball for the British and Irish Lions vs Argentina fixture in Dublin. The ride has so far raised almost £650,000 for MND research. My Name'5 Doddie Foundation chief executive Nicola Roseman, said: 'Doddie's spirit continues to galvanise the MND community. 'The outpouring of support and emotion on what would have been his 55th birthday shows just how many lives he touched and how much his story still matters. It also reminds us that there is still work to be done. 'Every birthday that passes without Doddie is another reminder of the urgency of our mission.' To find out more about My Name'5 Doddie Foundation or to donate, visit
BBC News
34 minutes ago
- BBC News
Wimbledon 2025 - Emma Raducanu v Aryna Sabalenka on TV, iPlayer, Radio, Sounds and BBC Sport
Great Britain's Emma Raducanu takes on 2024 Wimbledon champion Aryna Sabalenka on Day 5 at Wimbledon. Here's how to keep up with all the action... Watch on TV and iPlayer Emma Raducan and Aryna Sabalenka's showdown is scheduled for Centre Court in the afternoon meaning you'll be able to watch on iPlayer and BBC One or BBC Two depending on timings. Follow across the BBC BBC Sport's digital coverage of Wimbledon offers fans unparalleled access to the championship wherever they are. New this year, BBC iPlayer features highlights of selected matches, alongside bespoke video analysis of key games and players across the BBC Sport website, app, and social media platforms. The BBC Sport website and app also delivers live in-play clips, match highlights, and a curated selection of the tournament's funniest moments, all available in a vertical video player. Fans can tune into the live Wimbledon Extra channel on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app, and via the red button. Plus, every match is available to stream on iPlayer, bringing viewers even closer to the action. Daily live text commentaries on the BBC Sport website and app capture the best of the day's play, with reports on standout matches and major moments throughout the tournament. For those who don't want to miss a beat, BBC Sport's social media channels are packed with top highlights, player interviews, in-depth storytelling, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Follow for More
The Guardian
38 minutes ago
- The Guardian
Pedro Neto may miss Chelsea's Club World Cup quarter-final after friend Jota's death
Enzo Maresca said that he will let Pedro Neto decide if he is ready to face Palmeiras after Chelsea excused the winger from training following the death of his friend and international teammate Diogo Jota. Neto played with Jota at Wolverhampton Wanderers and won the Uefa Nations League alongside the Liverpool and Portugal forward last month. The mood was sombre at Chelsea's training camp as they prepared to face Palmeiras in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup on Friday. Neto was given permission to miss the session and Maresca was unsure if Neto will be in the right frame of mind to play. 'It's a very sad day,' Maresca said. 'I struggle to find words, it is very difficult. You feel a little bit helpless in this situation. I can only say all my love to [Jota's] family. It's a big tragedy for them. In terms of Pedro, he is very sad. Probably more than sad. We are close to Pedro to support him. 'Because I didn't see him in training earlier. It's completely Pedro's decision [to play]. I had a chat this morning with Pedro. We support him. Any decision he will take is the correct one.' Marc Cucurella backed Neto, who has scored three goals during the tournament, to rise to the occasion if he plays. 'The manager and he must decide but it's important that Pedro feels good,' the Chelsea left-back said. 'Football is secondary but it's a long day tomorrow and whatever they decide will be good. But right now he's a player in form and I think Pedro can help us in this game.' Chelsea have rallied around Neto. 'In the morning he was sad and it was not his best moment,' Cucurella said. 'But we tried to stay together and in the afternoon he was a bit better and I told him that if he's going to play then he will score because that is destiny. Hopefully we can show his love and all the good friends that we are and dedicate the goal to him.' Chelsea also have selection problems in midfield. Moises Caicedo is serving a one-match ban and Maresca revealed that Romeo Lavia, who has not been seen in training this week, is in doubt with a muscle problem. 'We are not sure he can be fit,' Maresca said. 'We will try tomorrow. He had small problems at the end of the last game against Benfica. It is just muscular problems and tomorrow we will see if he is fit. Moi is suspended also so we need to find solutions.' Chelsea have agreed a fee of £48.5m plus add-ons for the Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens and have added Joao Pedro to their squad after signing the forward from Brighton in a deal worth up to £60m. It remains to be seen if Joao Pedro is ready to feature against Palmeiras. 'Joao Pedro's situation is a bit strange as he was on holiday,' Maresca said. 'Even if he was working it is not the same when you work alone rather than with the team. We are very happy with Joao in the two days he worked with us. We will see if we need him tomorrow.' Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion The other key subplot to the tie is Willian Estêvão, the 18-year-old Palmeiras winger, taking on his future employers. The Brazil international has been the subject of huge attention given that he joins Chelsea after the Club World Cup. 'Everyone knew this could happen during the negotiations,' Abel Ferreira, the Palmeiras manager, said. 'Everyone knew he could play. So he will do what he does. I don't have to say anything. He has to do his job. He won't play alone. Nobody plays alone in my team. He will do what he always does. As long as he is playing with us, he has this commitment with us and once he finishes his commitments with Palmeiras, he is free to start with his new club. 'He knows what he needs to do for tomorrow. I hope he gives his best for the owners of Chelsea. It will be an important opportunity for him to show how good he is. We can expect his best. Maybe to score a goal to give a goodbye for our fans, because we helped him. We helped him to grow as a man, as a professional, so it can be a good moment for him to give a goodbye with one amazing game.' Ferreira, who is without Gustavo Gomez and Murilo in defence, jokingly called on Philadelphians to tap into their patriotism by coming to the game to support his team on the Fourth of July. 'We are the underdogs,' the Portuguese said. 'It can be an opportunity for local people to join with us against the English. It can be a good moment. Tomorrow it will be Independence Day, against the English. Join us! Come with us! We need your support.'
