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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Watch: Maria Sharapova, David Beckham make surprising Wimbledon 2025 appearance; England cricketer also there
Maria Sharapova posted a selfie with David Beckham at Wimbledon 2025 (Image via Instagram/@mariasharapova) As the 2025 edition of Wimbledon got underway, the famed lawns of the All England Club weren't just graced by elite tennis stars—but also by a glittering lineup of personalities from sport, film, and entertainment. Football and tennis icons headlined the list of sports personalities. Among the early arrivals was former tennis world No.1 and 2004 Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova , who won the title here as a 17-year-old. Sharapova, who is set to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame later this year, marked her return to SW19 (the postcode district for Wimbledon) with a selfie alongside David Beckham, captioned ' Let the (Wimbledon) games begin. ' Beckham, an ever-popular presence at Wimbledon, was among the high-profile guests in the Royal Box, a traditional focal point of the tournament's celebrity presence. The former England captain, who famously scored in three different FIFA World Cups, is currently co-owner of Inter Miami CF, the MLS club captained by Lionel Messi. The team recently made headlines after a 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain at the Club World Cup in the USA. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Beckham was accompanied by his mother Sandra, who accompanies him every year to the tournament. Former England football manager Sir Gareth Southgate and sports business executive James Worrall were among others in attendance. Also spotted on Day 1 were Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne and his wife Hannah Bagshawe, both regulars at Centre Court. From the world of cricket, Stuart Broad, recently retired from international duty, was seen enjoying the action with his wife and pop star Mollie King, best known for her chart-topping hits with The Saturdays. Poll What aspect of Wimbledon do you find most appealing? The tennis matches Celebrity appearances The overall atmosphere With 74 exclusive seats, the Royal Box remains a hallmark of Wimbledon tradition. Invitations are extended by the Chairman of the All England Club, often based on recommendations from the tournament's organising committee and The Lawn Tennis Association. As the tournament continues, the Royal Box promises more iconic appearances—offering tennis fans plenty to watch, both on and off the court. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
IOL News
22-06-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
SAFA plots path for national teams after All-Night NEC Meeting
Safa president Danny Jordaan Image: Itumeleng English/Independent Newspapers With a packed international calendar looming, the South African Football Association (SAFA) spent nearly 15 hours in a marathon National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting this past weekend to map out preparations for the country's various national teams. Banyana Banyana are set to compete at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco in July, while the SA U17 and U20 men's teams are preparing for their respective FIFA World Cups in Qatar and Chile later this year. Bafana Bafana, meanwhile, have four crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers lined up between September and October. SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan confirmed that the NEC meeting, held at SAFA House in Johannesburg on Friday, started at 2pm and only concluded at 5am on Saturday morning. 'We had several matters to deal with. You know, Banyana Banyana is going to Morocco. The U17s are going to Qatar in November, and the U20s are heading to Chile in September. Then we also have Bafana's World Cup qualifiers,' said Jordaan. The marathon session also addressed various administrative matters, but not all items on the agenda were concluded. The NEC has been adjourned to reconvene next week ahead of the upcoming SAFA Congress. 'We are going to appoint new auditors, and we have the Finance and Technical Committee reports to be presented. These are Committee reports that we've left for next week,' Jordaan added. Among the matters deferred to the next sitting are updates from the Competitions and Membership Affairs Committees, as well as appointments to the Technical Committee—an area Jordaan stressed is key to ensuring national teams are adequately prepared. 'There are too many issues that we had to deal with. But, as you could see, all the people remained until the end of the meeting. We have to make sure everything is okay with our teams, and that's where the focus is,' he said. Jordaan, who will travel to the United States this weekend for engagements, also hopes to catch a few matches at the FIFA Club World Cup, where South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns are competing.
Wales Online
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Pele's abandoned mansion taken over by nature and left damaged by vandals
Pele's abandoned mansion taken over by nature and left damaged by vandals Content creators filmed the inside of Pele's abandoned mansion after the Brazilian icon's death in 2022 and found the property to be in a significantly run down state Pele passed away at the age of 82 on December 29, 2022 (Image: Getty Images ) Content creators have filmed the interior of Pele's mansion following the football legend's death, revealing the property to be in a state of significant disrepair. The Brazilian superstar rose to fame in 1958 at just 17 years of age when he clinched his first of three FIFA World Cups with Brazil. The forward had an illustrious career, spending 18 years with his childhood club Santos before moving to the United States to play for the New York Cosmos, where he retired in 1977. After hanging up his boots, Pele became a global ambassador for football and supported numerous charitable causes. However, his health took a toll as in 2021, he fell seriously ill and was diagnosed with colon cancer. After undergoing several rounds of chemotherapy, he sadly passed away in December 2022 at the age of 82. His cause of death was multiple organ failure, a complication from his previous cancer diagnosis. The football pitch in the garden can barely been seen because of the overwhelming foliage (Image: @lucaoyt/Youtube ) The swimming pool is riddled with algae (Image: @lucaoyt/Youtube ) Article continues below The Santos icon's last but one residence was a million-pound mansion on Pernambuco Beach in Guaruja, boasting a football pitch, swimming pool, tennis court and bar, reports the Mirror. In 2024, influencer Lucas Wesley and two of his content creator friends gained access to the property. Wesley, who uploaded the 90-minute video on TikTok in October 2024 which amassed over 2.5 million views, claimed they were able to enter the property after discovering the garage door slightly ajar. The influencer took to Instagram earlier this month to reshare the footage he'd captured, leading to renewed attention on his discoveries on social media. He relayed that there was no response from within the property and that it appeared vacant. The footage captured the totality of the poor state of Pele's mansion (Image: @lucaoyt/Youtube ) "Getting to know this place and seeing up close everything that once belonged to Pelé is indescribable," Wesley said. "For anyone who is a football fan and knows Pelé's history, they would certainly be moved by everything there, just as we were." Yet, he conveyed his emotional distress upon witnessing the dilapidated state of the property, which is under the care of Pele's son Edinho. "[It was] dirty and vandalised," he lamented. "For us fans, it leaves a truly sad feeling." Pictures featuring the football icon were still seen in the home (Image: @lucaoyt/Youtube ) Wesley's video showcased the garden's football pitch, engulfed in foliage, and a swimming pool beset with algae, imbuing the water with a greenish tinge. Edinho's legal representative, Augusto Miglioli, countered claims that the property is abandoned, asserting it's merely an inheritance from Pele. Significant undergrowth concealed parts of the estate, gates bore the signs of rust, and spiders' webs enveloped corners of the structure. Miglioli issued a stern warning to Wesley and his companions about potential civil and criminal repercussions. Collections of CDs, books and posters were clattered across the floor (Image: @lucaoyt/Youtube ) The bar structure remained standing in the mansion (Image: @lucaoyt/Youtube ) Lawyer Thyago Garcia has clarified the legal definition of an abandoned property, stating that it's not simply about the building being unoccupied or in disrepair. "The mere deterioration, lack of maintenance, or even being unoccupied for a long period of time does not suffice to describe it as legally abandoned," Garcia said. Article continues below He further explained that just because a property can be accessed through unlocked doors or open windows, it doesn't give anyone the right to enter without the owner's permission. Content cannot be displayed without consent "Possession and ownership are protected by law regardless of property condition," he added. The mansion in question, which now stands neglected, was once a vibrant venue where the football legend entertained friends and celebrities in parties and gatherings.
Daily Mirror
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Inside Pele's abandoned mansion with football pitch taken over by nature
Brazilian football legend Pele passed away in 2022, and his once-glorious beach-front mansion was found to be in a dilapidated state by YouTubers two years after his death Content creators filmed the inside of Pele 's mansion following the football icon's death and found the property to be significantly run down. The Brazilian hero came to prominence in 1958 at just 17 years of age when he won his first of three FIFA World Cups with his nation. The forward enjoyed a storied career as he spent 18 years with boyhood club Santos before embarking on a journey in the United States with the New York Cosmos where he retired in 1977. Pele became a worldwide ambassador for the sport and supported numerous charitable causes after his footballing career but fell seriously ill in 2021 when he was diagnosed with colon cancer. After undergoing treatment in the following months, he later died in December 2022 at the age of 82 with his cause of death being multiple organ failure, a complication of his previous cancer diagnosis. The Santos icon's penultimate residence was a million-pound mansion on Pernambuco Beach in Guaruja that included a football field, a swimming pool, a tennis court and a bar. It was in 2024 that the property was entered by influencer Lucas Wesley and two of his content creator friends. Wesley – who posted the 90-minute video on TikTok in October 2024 which garnered over 2.5million views – said he was able to enter the property after finding the garage door slightly open. The influencer reposted the footage he captured on Instagram earlier this month that led to his findings gaining attention on social media once again. He said he nobody had responded inside the property and found it to be empty. "Getting to know this place and seeing up close everything that once belonged to Pelé is indescribable," Wesley said. "For anyone who is a football fan and knows Pelé's history, they would certainly be moved by everything there, just as we were." However, he admitted the poor state the property – which is under the control of Pele's son Edinho – had been left in caused him to feel emotional. "[It was] dirty and vandalised," he claimed. "For us fans, it leaves a truly sad feeling." In Wesley's footage, viewers were able to see the football pitch in the garden that was almost completely taken over by foliage while the swimming pool was ridden with algae, turning the water green. The property being labelled as abandoned is said to be incorrect, according to Edinho's lawyer, Augusto Miglioli, who said the property is not abandoned and is purely an inherited property from his father. Part of the mansion was hidden by the undergrowth that looked to have remained uncut for a considerable amount of time. Rust was prevalent on the gates while cobwebs covered sections of the building. Miglioli had warned Wesley and his two friends that they "will be held civilly and criminally responsible". According to lawyer Thyago Garcia, it is only when the owner of a property expresses a lack of interest in the controlling of the building can it be considered abandoned. "The mere deterioration, lack of maintenance, or even being unoccupied for a long period of time does not suffice to describe it as legally abandoned," Garcia explained. He added that the ability to enter a property through unlocked doors or open windows does not warrant entry from a third-party without the consent of the owner. "Possession and ownership are protected by law regardless of property condition," he continued. The current state of the property is a far cry from it's previous look decades prior where Pele played host to parties at the mansion for friends and celebrities.
The Hindu
18-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 missing anti-racism, anti-discrimination signage — Reports
The International Football Association (FIFA) has reportedly reduced signage against discrimination and racism in the ongoing Club World Cup, being played in the United States of America. According to The Athletic, there have been no messages like 'Say no to racism' in the stadium or announcements against discrimination. It marks a significant change in the signage used by FIFA, which has frequently used banners against any form of discrimination during the European Championships and FIFA World Cups. FIFA has yet to give a reason for the changes, but the current scenario in the United States could have played a part in the subtle change. Earlier this year, the NFL Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs had anti-racism messages removed from the end zones before US President Donald Trump attended the game. It was the first time since February 2021 that 'End Racism' did not appear in a Super Bowl. Though FIFA statutes mandate the body stays neutral in politics, its president, Gianni Infantino, looks to have developed close relations with Trump, having attended his inauguration and visited the White House. At the Club World Cup, the only visible signs have been 'Football Unites the World', which has also been present on the captain's armbands, and a Dance Cam, partnered with the World Health Organisation (WHO), which includes the strapline 'Be Active.' Only last month, Infantino had urged legislators and policymakers around the world to join FIFA in combating racism and discrimination. 'FIFA's Global Stand Against Racism called for the football world to take action, to educate, to raise awareness and, when necessary, to punish,' he said. 'Racism and discrimination — they are not just wrong, they are crimes.'
