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Daily Mirror
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Jota's physio lifts lid on star's little-known issue he bravely played through
Diogo Jota was described as an "unparalleled professional" by his physio, Miguel Goncalves, who strongly denied vile rumours the Liverpool forward had been partying in the run up to the crash Diogo Jota had been bravely playing through a little-known issue called a pneumothorax - or collapsed lung - in the weeks before his death, his physio has confirmed. Miguel Goncalves said the forward was so desperate to ensure Liverpool won their second Premier League title he delayed his surgery for pneumothorax. He was also keen to feature in Portugal's Nation's League game against Spain in June, which his country won on penalties. Jota, 28, battled through the issue and saw Mr Goncalves just five hours before the fatal crash in Zamora, Spain. Both Jota and his younger brother Andre died after the Portugal international's Lamborghini Huracan was involved in the smash. Mr Goncalves said the brothers planned to drive to Santander to catch a ferry to England, and chose to make the journey in the evening because the weather was cooler. Mr Goncalves added: "I said goodbye to him and his brother, Andre, at around 8:30pm. His brother was a great companion and decided to go with him, to accompany him on the trip, and that way they would also spend more time together. They were going to travel at night because it was cooler, but they weren't going direct." The funeral will start tomorrow, with the wake taking place in São Cosme at 3pm, with the funeral at 10am on Saturday. It will be held at the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar, half an hour from Jota's home city of Porto where two weeks ago he married childhood sweetheart Rute in a Catholic service packed with family and friends. Speaking to Portuguese outlet Record, Mr Goncalves, who himself works mostly at a hospital in Porto, added: "Diogo was very aware of his professionalism. They were only supposed to arrive in Santander today (Thursday), catch the boat and then go to England. "The family would arrive later by plane, organise their lives over the weekend and then, on Monday, they had a medical appointment scheduled in Liverpool to assess the situation." Jota, a father of three, was advised against flying because this would have been a risk to his health. Instead, the Brittany Ferries service from the port city of Santander was due to reach Plymouth, Devon, this morning. And Mr Goncalves stressed the footballer's decision highlighted his huge professionalism, a trait he praised. He was appalled to read disgusting rumours on social media to suggest Jota had been partying in the run up to the crash. The physio added: "I've read some things on the internet that are regrettable, and I've even heard some in the media. To be clear, Diogo and Andre weren't partying at all, they weren't in the so-called 'good mood' life, they had nothing that deserved any repair. Nothing." The tyre of the supercar is said to have blown out while overtaking another vehicle on the A-52 at Cernadilla near Zamora - just ten miles over the border from Portugal. Police are investigating the cause of the fatal crash in the early hours of Thursday morning. Mr Goncalves said: "He made an extraordinary recovery, he was undoubtedly an unparalleled professional. He strictly followed what I told him, as you could see in the way he was recovering. "The base of his right lung had collapsed a little, but with the post-surgery physiotherapy he was practically flawless. When I left him yesterday he was no longer in pain and was going to return to Liverpool. He was excited, confident in his recovery and enthusiastic about the next season."
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Afghan-born Nadim back in Denmark squad for Euros
Nadia Nadim took up football at a refugee camp and has earned over 100 caps for Denmark [Getty Images] Denmark forward Nadia Nadim will return to the national team following an 18-month absence after she was named in their 23-player squad for next month's Euro 2025. Nadim, 37, represented Denmark in the 2022 edition in England but has not played for the country since a Nation's League defeat by Germany in December 2023. Advertisement The Afghan-born player spent last season on loan at Swedish side Hammarby and has also played for Manchester City, Paris St-Germain and AC Milan. Nadim has won more than 100 caps for Denmark and guided them to a runner-up finish in Euro 2017 - scoring in a 4-2 defeat by the Netherlands in the final. "We see Nadia as a player capable of making a difference for us," Denmark head coach Andree Jeglertz told public television network DR. "She also has experience in major tournaments, which I believe could be valuable for the squad." A medical graduate, Nadim fled Afghanistan with her mother and four sisters when she was 11 after her father was executed by the Taliban. Advertisement The Denmark squad is headlined by captain and former Chelsea forward Pernille Harder while Crystal Palace defender Katrine Veje and identical twins Sara and Karen Holmgaard, both playing for Everton, are also called up. The Danes are pooled with Germany, Poland and Sweden in Group C of Euro 2025, which will be held in Switzerland from July 2 to 27. Denmark squad Goalkeepers: Alberte Vingum (HB Koge), Kathrine Larsen (Sampdoria), Maja Bay Ostergaard (Vaxjo). Defenders: Emma Faerge (Fiorentina), Frederikke Thogersen (Roma), Isabella Obaze (Portland Thorns), Katrine Veje (Crystal Palace), Sanne Troelsgaard (Roma), Sara Holmgaard (Everton), Sara Thrige (PSV Eindhoven), Stine Ballisager (Fiorentina). Advertisement Midfielders: Emma Snerle (Fiorentina), Janni Thomsen (Utah Royals), Josefine Hasbo (Gotham FC), Karen Holmgaard (Everton), Kathrine Kuhl (Roma), Rikke Madsen (Everton). Forwards: Amalie Vangsgaard (Juventus), Cornelia Kramer (Bayer Leverkusen), Nadia Nadim (Hammarby), Pernille Harder (Bayern Munich), Signe Bruun (Real Madrid), Sofie Bredgaard (Fiorentina).
BBC News
22-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Nations League: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland results
In the last big competition before the Euros this summer, Europe's football team's are going head-to-head in the Nations competition has just begun and all four of the UK's squads have had their opening matches - but how did they do? England England's women have had a disappointing start to their Nation's League campaign after drawing 1-1 against striker Alessia Russo gave the Lionesses an early lead from a beautiful set up from Lucy Portugal sub Kika Nazareth snatched away their hopes midway through the second half. So how is England boss Sarina Wiegman feeling ahead of the Euros, especially as they look to hold on to their title from 2022?"I'm not concerned," Wiegman said."I'm just working really hard with the team to get things right and I think we are improving."Their next test will be against the current Nations League title holders Spain on Tuesday. Wales Wales' women are also heading to Switzerland for the Euros this summer, so will be using the Nations League as a good way to get in tip top they might not be too happy with their first game, as they lost 1-0 to Bonansea's early header proved decisive for Italy at home in the loss, they created lots of chances throughout the match, so they've still got lots to build upon throughout the are up against Sweden next on Tuesday. Scotland On to the teams that aren't in the Euros lineup, and Scotland also lost their opening Nations League Lilli Purtscheller bested Scotland's goalie Lee Gibson with a strong strike, and the game ended 1-0 to interim head coach Michael McArdle said: "Disappointed with the result, performance-wise, [but] there's areas we can improve as well."Their next game will be against Germany on Tuesday. Northern Ireland And Northern Ireland came away with a 2-0 defeat to Poland in their first game of the scored twice in four minutes to secure their win, and while Northern Ireland looked more settled in the second half, they couldn't do anything to bring it be looking to do better against Bosnia at home on Tuesday.
