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The Sun
7 days ago
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- The Sun
Fans can't believe who former England manager Roy Hodgson sat next to at Lord's for England vs India Test match
FANS were left stunned after seeing former England manager Roy Hodgson sat next to cricket legend Alec Stewart. The icons formed an unlikely pair at Lord's as England played India in their latest Test match. 6 6 Ben Stokes' barnstorming performance saw his side remain in the hunt for Third Test glory. But fans were more concerned with who was watching from the crowd. As the camera panned round Lord's, it picked up former England boss Hodgson in the stands. The 77-year-old, most recently in charge of Crystal Palace until February 2024, looked to be in good spirits as he watched the action unfold. Hodgson managed England between 2012 and 2016, winning 33 of his 56 matches. He also spent time at Liverpool, Fulham and Watford in a managerial career starting in 1976. But things got even better for cricket buffs when they realised that Hodgson was sat next to ex-England captain Stewart, 62. The former batsman is his country's fifth-most-capped player in Test matches with 133 outings. He played for England between 1989 and 2003, and was part of the side which reached the 1992 World Cup final. After retiring, he has enjoyed several backroom roles with old side Surrey County. 6 6 And Stewart also looked on proudly as he watched successor Stokes hold India level to 387 runs apiece. Fans were certainly delighted to see the unlikely pair sat together. One said: 'Legends only! What a duo.' Another declared: 'It gives me, I think they call it, 'endorphins'.' One noted: 'Lord's turning into a Hall of Fame hangout.' Another added: 'Two English greats link up.' The match at Lord's on Saturday also saw Zak Crawley at the centre of a furious time-wasting row with India captain Shubman Gill. Crawley exchanged angry words with Gill as tempers flared and fingers were wagged. 6 6 Gill cupped his hand and appeared to tell Crawley: 'Grow some f***** balls!' Openers Crawley and Ben Duckett were determined they would face only one over when they went out to bat in England's second innings with six minutes remaining. They kept re-marking their guards, talking between deliveries and wandering slowly back to their positions. And then Crawley called for the physio when he was struck on the glove by Jasprit Bumrah's fifth ball of the over. That made certain there would not be a second over but the Indians accused Crawley of exaggerating his injury. As soon as Bumrah finished his over, Crawley turned and marched off to the pavilion with a torrent of abuse from Indian fielders ringing in his ears. England scored 2-0 in that single over after India had been dismissed for 387 - exactly the same as England's first innings total. England fast bowling consultant Tim Southee, the former New Zealand bowler, said: 'It was an exciting way to finish, showing a bit of energy at the end of a long day. 'But I'm not sure what they were moaning about given that Shubman Gill was lying down having a massage on the field yesterday.' On Crawley's finger, Southee added with a smile: 'He'll be assessed overnight and will hopefully be good to go in the morning.'
The Sun
04-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Peter Rufai dead at 61: Former World Cup star who captained his country against England dies after long illness
AFRICAN football has been plunged into mourning after the death of Nigeria World Cup star Peter Rufai. The keeper, who won 65 Super Eagles caps, helped his country win the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations. 3 3 Rufai played at the World Cup finals in 1994 and 1998 - and captained Nigeria in their 1-0 loss to England at Wembley in 1994. But he passed away at a Lagos hospital on Thursday, aged 61, following a long illness. Nicknamed Dodo Mayana, he played for top-flight clubs across Europe. Spaniards Deportivo La Coruna and Hercules, Portuguese sides Farense and Gil Vicente, Dutch outfit GA Eagles, as well as Belgians Lokeren and Beveren, all signed the Lagos-born ace. Rufai joined the select club of goalkeepers to have scored an international goal when converting a penalty in normal time against Ethiopia in 1993. The son of a tribal king, he passed up the chance to succeed to the throne when his father died in 1999. Rufai had run a goalkeeping academy in Spain after hanging up his boots. The Nigerian FA announced: "Forever in our hearts, Dodo Mayana. Former England and Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson arrives at Wimbledon "We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, a giant of Nigerian football and a 1994 AFCON champion. "Your legacy lives on between the sticks and beyond. Rest well, Peter Rufai." Rufai died on the same day the world of football was mourning Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash in Spain. Jota was on his way to catch a ferry back to the UK when the tyre on his Lamborghini blew out and the car hurtled off the road, catching fire.
The Sun
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Fans cant believe who Olivia Rodrigo sat with at Wimbledon in Royal Box
POP princess Olivia Rodrigo shocked tennis fans yesterday when she made a surprise appearance in Wimbledon's prestigious Royal Box. But it wasn't just the presence of the three-time Grammy award winner and her English boyfriend Louis Partridge that raised eyebrows. 7 7 7 The Vampire singer, 22, was spotted rubbing shoulders with none other than ex-England football manager Roy Hodgson. The Gen Z chart-topper famous for her heartbreak anthems and moody lyrics found herself sat next to the former England manager. The 77-year-old Hodgson is best known for managing the Three Lions and more recently Crystal Palace. Hodgson holds the record as the oldest manager in the Premier League when he took charge of the Eagles at 76 years and 187 days old. He has won league titles in Denmark and Sweden and reached the UEFA Cup final with Fulham and Inter Milan. football icon and a rising star in music. Then a third added: "He probably mentioned he managed many football teams in England including the national team and she woulda said Good for you." Katie Boulter stunned by world No101 in Wimbledon second round as British No2 blown away by 21 year old Argentine Olivia seemed to be enjoying the action on Centre Court with her actor boyfriend while Roy looked as calm as ever as he took it all in. The American singer headlined Glastonbury Festival a few days ago and continues to grab the headlines everwhere she goes. 7 7 7 7
Evening Standard
27-06-2025
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- Evening Standard
Manchester United confirm new Tom Heaton contract after 'coaches push' for summer U-turn
He played for England at youth level from Under-16 to U21 and would go on to earn three senior caps between 2016-17 and was included in the squad for Euro 2016 under Roy Hodgson, making a surprise return to the Three Lions fold aged 38 last summer as he was called up by Gareth Southgate to serve as a training goalkeeper for Euro 2024.
Belfast Telegraph
08-06-2025
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- Belfast Telegraph
Why Iceland could prove a real thorn in Northern Ireland's side in intriguing clash of friendly fire
The Iceland national team crest of a giant, a dragon, a bull and an eagle, all introduced by the country's governing body in 2020, could be described as emblematic of the echo and courage of livelier times. In footballing terms, the country's heart soared with the odyssey that ended Roy Hodgson's tenure as England boss with a famous victory in the Euro 2016 Round of 16 before going out to host nation France at the Quarter-Final stage.
