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Footy star Jack Gosiewski reveals he's been hit by a family tragedy that struck both his parents
Brisbane Broncos forward Jack Gosiewski has opened up about the tough personal challenges he's faced over the last year, including the heartbreaking loss of both of his parents. The 31-year-old journeyman has been named on the bench for Friday's match with the Bulldogs following a stint on the sidelines with a fractured arm. While he was recovering from injury he was rocked by the death of his father, which followed his mother passing away just 12 months earlier. When asked about what it was like to return from the 10-week injury layoff, he replied: 'It is a little bit of a hard question. 'I had some stuff happen away from football in that period of time so the injury was the least of my worries. 'I lost my father in that period so that was a tough time. 'The injury was the least of my worries. 'I missed not playing football but I had other things going on in life that were extremely tough. 'The injury was nothing to me.' Gosiewski has shown incredible resiliance over the last year to not let his unimaginable private pain impact his performance on the pitch. 'It has been quite tough,' Gosiewski said. 'It happened pretty fast (his father's passing) and since I have been at the club I have also lost my mother. 'I lost her last year. 'I have had two broken arms, lost both parents and opened a business so it has been chaotic. 'The only reason I am saying it now is because I am proud of the way I have held myself and still been able to play football. 'They are a big part of my life and I think about them going into every game.' The Broncos have won their last three, but will need to be on top of their game to beat the high-flying Bulldogs. Gosiewski is off contract after the 2025 season, but is hoping for an extension if he can deliver consistent results. 'It is good to be back,' he said. 'I broke my wrist in round six or seven and we were on a good run prior to that. 'I have come back and we are winning again which is good. I can't say it is anything I have done but it is good to be in the right moments and I am just enjoying my football and doing my role the best I can.'
Sky News
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- Sky News
Women's Euros: Extreme heat warnings in place as tournament kicks off
The Women's Euros begin in Switzerland today - with extreme heat warnings in place. Security measures have had to be relaxed by UEFA for the opening matches so fans can bring in water bottles. Temperatures could be about 30C (86F) when the Swiss hosts open their campaign against Norway in Basel this evening. Players have already seen the impact of heatwaves this summer at the men's Club World Cup in the US. It is raising new concerns in the global players' union about whether the stars of the sport are being protected in hot and humid conditions. FIFPRO has asked FIFA to allow cooling breaks every 15 minutes rather than just in the 30th minute of each half. There's also a request for half-time to be extended from 15 to 20 minutes to help lower the core temperature of players. FIFPRO's medical director, Dr Vincent Gouttebarge, said: "There are some very challenging weather conditions that we anticipated a couple of weeks ago already, that was already communicated to FIFA. "And I think the past few weeks were confirmation of all worries that the heat conditions will play a negative role for the performance and the health of the players." Football has seemed focused on players and fans baking in the Middle East - but scorching summers in Europe and the US are becoming increasingly problematic for sport. While climate change is a factor, the issue is not new and at the 1994 World Cup, players were steaming as temperatures rose in the US. There is now more awareness of the need for mitigation measures among players and their international union. FIFPRO feels football officials weren't responsive when it asked for kick-off times to be moved from the fierce afternoon heat in the US for the first 32-team Club World Cup. FIFA has to balance the needs of fans and broadcasters with welfare, with no desire to load all the matches in the same evening time slots. Electric storms have also seen six games stopped, including a two-hour pause during a Chelsea game at the weekend. This is the dress rehearsal for the World Cup next summer, which is mostly in the US. The use of more indoor, air conditioned stadiums should help. There is no prospect of moving the World Cup to winter, as Qatar had to do in 2022. And looking further ahead to this time in 2030, there will be World Cup matches in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. The temperatures this week have been hitting 40C (104F) in some host cities. 1:08 FIFA said in a statement to Sky News: "Heat conditions are a serious topic that affect football globally. "At the FCWC some significant and progressive measures are being taken to protect the players from the heat. For instance, cooling breaks were implemented in 31 out of 54 matches so far. "Discussions on how to deal with heat conditions need to take place collectively and FIFA stands ready to facilitate this dialogue, including through the Task Force on Player Welfare, and to receive constructive input from all stakeholders on how to further enhance heat management. "In all of this, the protection of players must be at the centre."
The Sun
2 hours ago
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‘Love him already', say Man Utd fans after forgotten January transfer's bold interview before flying into Manchester
MANCHESTER UNITED fans have already fallen "in love" with their incoming signing Diego Leon after watching his airport interview. The left-back, 18, waved an emotional goodbye to his friends and family in Paraguay, before flying more than 6,000 miles to Manchester on Tuesday. 4 4 Leon was actually Ruben Amorim 's first signing during the January window, but the Red Devils couldn't complete the deal until he turned 18 in April. He briefly visited Carrington earlier in the year to complete his initial medical and will officially be confirmed as a new signing this week. United are expected to pay Paraguayan top-flight side Cerro Porteno an initial £3.2million fee, with add-ons that could rise to £7million. And the Old Trafford faithful have instantly backed Leon, who seemed wise beyond his years during his latest interview. Leon bravely stated he has no intention of being farmed out on loan, which often happens to unproven youngsters in need of experience at top clubs. He told a reporter before boarding his plane at the airport: 'Everyone thinks I'll go out on loan, but I don't have that mindset. 'I'm going to kill it in the preseason, and within one or two games, I'll already be playing with them. 'The feelings are indescribable. You feel so many things. The truth is, I'm very happy, very happy to be there. 'I think every player dreams of this, and I have the opportunity. Thank God for the opportunity. 'I think it was a bit quick too, but hey, you have to adapt quickly once you're there. I'm already a professional. 4 'I'll have to adapt a bit to the climate, the language, and all that. I have a lot of confidence in myself. "I'm going to be at the top with them. Now with the faith intact that I can succeed.' Due to the pressing need for a left-back in January, United went ahead and signed Patrick Dorgu from Serie A side Lecce as well, with Luke Shaw out injured for over a year. United fans have taken an instant liking to Leon's words of wisdom and apparent mature mindset. Reacting to the interview, one wrote on X: "Love him already". While another said: "This is the mindset!!!!! Get him in that squad." A third added: "That is what we want to hear 🥶." A fourth chimed in: "Love the confidence, Diego Leon sounds hungry and ready to prove himself. That mindset can take him far." One more wrote "Got a good feeling about him!" Leon held a farewell party with his loved-ones over the weekend, with many posting 'goodbye' pics on Instagram. The teenager has just one season of first-team football under his belt, making 33 appearances for Cerro Porteno last term. The full-back is expected to be part of the club's pre-season plans. 4
