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STV News
2 days ago
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- STV News
'Dream': Oscar Onley matches Scottish record at Tour de France
Cyclist Oscar Onley equalled the best-ever Scottish finish in the Tour de France at the weekend and says the performance has 'sparked a dream' for the future. The 22-year-old finished fourth to match a 41-year-old record set by Philippa York, who was then known as Robert Millar, in 1984. Speaking afterwards, Onley, who finished one minute and 12 seconds behind third-placed Florian Lipowitz, insisted he never had any plans for the general classification (overall standings) at the start of the race. He told ITV Sport: 'We never really had the plan to go for GC in the beginning. It was more just see how it goes. 'To be honest, I've never even thought about a top five in the Tour before, so to get it in my first try in GC is quite incredible and I'm excited for the future. 'It gives me a lot of confidence for the upcoming races as well as these are the top guys and in top shape in the biggest race. 'So if I can do it here then why not in other races? 'I've just taken every day as it's come really and not made any extra stress as the Tour is already stressful enough, just to ride and compete. 'I'm really happy with how myself and the team have managed these three weeks. 'I guess this is a really big moment in my career. 'I don't really realise it yet, but I think just with talking to other riders, going forward now we have something to build on and an exciting project for the future, and it sparks a bit of a dream.' Tadej Pogacar celebrated his fourth Tour de France title in Paris but was denied what would have been a stunning final stage victory as Wout van Aert rode away on the wet cobbles of Montmartre to win on the Champs-Elysees. Pogacar looked keen to take what could prove to be a unique opportunity to win in yellow in Paris as the introduction of three ascents of the climb to Montmartre reshaped the usual final day procession, but Van Aert broke clear on the last time up to take the glory. Although the general classification times had been neutralised in the soggy conditions, Pogacar still had to finish to secure his title yet was willing to risk it all on the greasy cobbles in pursuit of a fifth stage win of this Tour. The Slovenian attacked each time up the narrow climb to whittle down a leading group to just a handful of riders, but had no response when Van Aert made his move 400 metres from the summit of the final ascent, winning solo by 19 seconds from Davide Ballerini. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Evening Standard
3 days ago
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- Evening Standard
Chloe Kelly 'so proud to be English' after leading Lionesses to Euro 2025 crown
"This team shows exactly what it's like to be English," Kelly told ITV Sport. "I'm so proud to be English! ... Every girl out there with that dream: you can do it. Keep reaching for the stars."
The Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Chloe Kelly responds to England Euro's penalty pressure
Lioness Chloe Kelly has responded to the pressure she faces when it comes to taking England 's penalties at Euro 2025. The England forward, who scored the 119th minute winner in the semi-final against Italy on Tuesday (22 July), despite having her penalty saved, told ITV Sport: 'I just try my best, that penalty was not supposed to go like that.' Speaking more about the penalty, Kelly said: 'I was confident, but the keeper had done her homework. 'We get to the drawing board and keep practising those penalties.' England will now face Spain in the Euro 2025 final on Sunday.
The Independent
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Chloe Kelly responds to England Euro's semi-final penalty pressure
Lioness Chloe Kelly has responded to the pressure she faces when it comes to taking England 's penalties at Euro 2025. The England forward, who scored the 119th minute winner in the semi-final against Italy on Tuesday (22 July), despite having her penalty saved, told ITV Sport: 'I just try my best, that penalty was not supposed to go like that.' Speaking more about the penalty, Kelly said: 'I was confident, but the keeper had done her homework. 'We get to the drawing board and keep practising those penalties.' England will now face Germany or Spain in the Euro 2025 final on Sunday.
Daily Mirror
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Ian Wright's huge net worth, family tragedy, Euro 2025 ITV return after Eni Aluko row
Ian Wright is set to be in the ITV Sport studio for England's semi-final clash with Italy, the first time the Arsenal icon has covered the Lionessess since his falling out with Eni Aluko Ian Wright is set to appear on ITV's line-up for England's Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy for the first time since his Eni Aluko dispute. The Arsenal icon had a remarkable journey in his career all the way from non-league football to becoming the Gunners' top scorer, and he is now renowned as a beloved pundit for men's and women's football. Wright will return to the TV studio as part of the punditry team for Tuesday's Women's Euros knockout match. He is expected to be joined by ex-Chelsea boss Emma Hayes, former Lioness Karen Carney and presenter Laura Woods. It comes weeks after Aluko claimed the former England international was blocking opportunities for women in punditry with his continued involvement in broadcasting. The 38-year-old said in an interview with BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour in April that Wright should be more aware of "how much he's doing in the women's game" and added that he could be affecting the chances of female pundits aiming to break into the industry. However, even after Aluko apologised, Wright refused to accept this retraction and urged people to "move on" from the incident. Now, he will return to punditry for the first time since as the Lionesses aim to make it back-to-back finals in the European Championships. Here, Mirror Football has detailed some of Wright's biggest headlines in his career, from his net worth and personal relationships to his work in broadcasting. What is Ian Wright's net worth? Despite earning 33 caps for England, Wright's chances of playing international football were initially slim, signing his first professional contract with Crystal Palace at the age of 21. The late bloomer made up for lost time by scoring prolifically for Palace before joining his childhood friend David Rocastle at Arsenal. He became the club's record goalscorer during a seven-year spell in north London, a record later broken by Thierry Henry. Even while still at Highbury, Wright began his media career, making his debut on Match of the Day in 1997. After decades on the BBC's flagship football programme, Wright left his role at the end of the 2023/24 season. He continues to work as a pundit for ITV Sport and hosts the Wrighty's House podcast. He also appears on the Stick to Football podcast and works for Premier League Productions. Thanks to his extensive work in football, Celebrity Net Worth estimates Wright's net worth to be around £15million. His punditry roles reportedly earn him about £150,000 per year. Beyond football, Wright has presented numerous television programmes, including Moneyball on ITV. In 2019, he reportedly pocketed £400k for his stint on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here. What did Eni Aluko say about Ian Wright? Wright made headlines through no fault of his own when Aluko accused the ex-Arsenal star of blocking opportunities for up-and-coming female pundits. In an interview on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, the ex-Lioness said: "I've worked with Ian a long time and, you know, I think he's a brilliant broadcaster, but I think he's aware of just how much he's doing in the women's game. "I think he should be aware of that. The fact of the matter is, as I said, there is a limited amount of spaces available. If we had a situation where there was an equal opportunity in the men's game for broadcasters and coaches that there is in the women's game, it's a free for all." "But that's not the case. I can't dominate the men's game in the way that, you know, you used Ian as an example. I don't know about wrong, but I think we need to be conscious and we need to make sure that women are not being blocked from having a pathway into broadcasting in the women's game. "It's still new, it's still growing. There's a finite amount of opportunities and I think that men need to be aware of that. Men need to be aware that, you know, you're in a growing sport, a growing sport for women, and we haven't always had these opportunities, and so it's about the awareness and supporting other women through that pathway." These words weren't taken well by the general public or Wright himself, as the former footballer is well-known and loved for his support of women's football. Later, Aluko issued an apology on social media for mentioning Wright in what she claimed should have been a "broader point about the limited opportunities for women in football." She added that she has "nothing but love and respect" for her fellow pundit. However, Wright published his response on Instagram, stating he "couldn't accept" the retraction but admitted he wants "to move on" from the incident. In the post, the 61-year-old said: "I have to talk about this week and what's going on, I don't want to endlessly be asked about it. "I've got to say, I'm very disappointed about what Eni has said, she knows how I've helped her, supported her publicly, and I know the previous conversations she's had with me and my management. "I've seen the apology on social media, but I can't accept it. But I also want to move on. For anyone watching this, I really don't need any further social commentary directed on any of this. The thing about where the women's game is, it isn't about me – it has to be about the collective. "Because of the past, we know the men blocked the women's game for 50 years, because of the past we know the game has serious systemic challenges, and it's going to take everyone to help fix it. So, for me, I always give back to the game, it's given me so much." Who is Ian Wright's wife? Wright is a dad to eight children, including ex- Premier League players Shaun and Bradley Wright-Phillips. The Arsenal legend was still a teen when he adopted Sharon Phillips' son Shaun, who played for Chelsea and England, before the pair welcomed Bradley Wright-Phillips, who carved out a brilliant career overseas in the MLS. By the time he encountered his first spouse, Deborah, the broadcaster had already fathered a third child, Brett. They wed in 1993, but their union came under pressure after it surfaced that Wright had been unfaithful to his wife. The duo had son Stacey and daughter Bobbi-Lee before their divorce in 2004. Wright also fathers a daughter, Coco, whom he financially backs but maintains no relationship with. Looking back on his love life in his autobiography, Wright confessed his remorse as he said: "I got caught up in all of that and cheated on first wife, Debbie, which destroyed my marriage. That was a really horrible period. If there's ever been a time in my life I wish I could change, that would be it." A visit to a Notting Hill pub resulted in Wright meeting his current spouse, Nancy Hallam. The pair tied the knot in 2011 and have welcomed daughters Lola and Roxanne. While he has discovered contentment, Wright has expressed regret for his previous errors. He added: "I didn't experience an enormous amount of love from my mum when I was a child, so I've had to learn what it is and learn how to be happy and at peace. "I've put other people through horrible experiences along the way. If people think that's selfish, then I'm really sorry. Nancy's the perfect woman and I can't stand to be apart from her and our daughters. My love for them is unconditional and my upbringing means I have a lot of love to give now." Family tragedy Wright disclosed that he had lost two significant figures in his life during the summer of 2024. As the football community grieved the passing of Wright's dear friend and former Arsenal attacking partner Kevin Campbell in June last year, the pundit revealed that weeks afterwards his elder brother had also died. "It's been a tough summer," Wright said on the Stick to Football podcast at the time. "My man Kevin Campbell and a couple of weeks later I lose my brother. It's been one of those situations where you just have to get on with it. It catches you every now and then." Speaking about his brother, Wright said: "I'm driving along and I'm thinking of my brother. He was a really good cricketer, a really good footballer. He didn't come up to the house as often as [I'd] like but that's because he's just a loner. "And then all of a sudden you're constantly trying to get in touch with him, come and do this, come and do that, and then bam, he's gone. You know what I mean? "It's tough, man. Now I feel pretty much in control of it, but I know that at some stage later on it just catches you. But you just have to deal with it. "It helps being among people. Grieving is a process. You never know when it's going to come and it's not like it ever leaves you. It's going to come at some stage. Even like now, I just don't know what to say. I just miss them both." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
