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Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Diogo Jota's family: Meet the three children the late Liverpool star leaves behind
Credit: Instagram/ Diogo Jota Diogo Jota's tragic death in a car accident in Zamora, Spain, has left the football world in mourning. The 28-year-old Liverpool forward was travelling with his brother, André, when their vehicle veered off the road and caught fire, killing both men. The loss comes just days after Jota's wedding to his long-time partner, Rute Cardoso. Rute Cardoso, the wife of the late Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota, has been a constant presence in his life long before his rise to stardom. The couple met as teenagers in Porto, where they both attended the same school. While their relationship reportedly began in 2013, their bond would go on to span more than a decade, culminating in marriage just ten days before Jota's tragic death in a car accident in Zamora, Spain. Over the years, Rute remained largely out of the spotlight but was often seen supporting Jota at matches, both for Liverpool and the Portugal national team. She made occasional appearances on social media, sometimes sharing personal milestones or moments of pride. One notable post from UEFA Euro 2020 showed her wearing a Portugal jersey with the caption, 'Nação Valente,' which translates to 'Brave Nation.' Credit: Instagram/ Diogo Jota A young family built together Jota and Rute built a life together grounded in quiet devotion and family. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Dinis, in 2021. Their daughter followed in 2023, and their third child, a son named Duarte, was born in 2024. The youngest child's name was initially not made public but has since been confirmed. Together, they were raising three children while also caring for their three beloved pet beagles. The couple occasionally offered glimpses of their family life online. From matchday celebrations to family vacations, both Rute and Jota shared moments that reflected a warm, grounded home life. In one early photo from 2013, the couple is seen taking a selfie together — a subtle reminder of just how long they had been side by side. Credit: Instagram/ Diogo Jota Their wedding and final post Just ten days before the fatal crash, Diogo and Rute got married in an intimate ceremony in their hometown. Rute described it as her 'dream come true' in an Instagram post. In response, Jota commented, 'But I'm the lucky one.' The couple's happiness was evident in every photo and video shared from that day. A few hours before the accident, Jota posted a wedding video to his Instagram account with the caption, 'A day we will never forget.' The footage has since circulated widely online, as fans and the football world mourn the devastating loss. Now, tributes continue to pour in from across the globe — not just for Jota as a player, but for the young father and husband whose life ended far too soon. For Rute, the heartbreak is immeasurable. The couple had just begun a new chapter, only to have it shattered in a moment no one could have foreseen.
Daily Record
20-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Inspirational honorary graduates celebrated at Stirling University's summer graduation
Former Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström, SPFL Trust CEO Nicky Reid, dedicated volunteer Lynda Morrison and events supremo Paul Bush OBE will receive honorary degrees Former Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström, SPFL Trust CEO Nicky Reid, dedicated volunteer Lynda Morrison and events supremo Paul Bush OBE will receive honorary degrees at next week's summer graduation at Stirling University. Margot, a Swedish parliamentarian who pioneered the world's first feminist foreign policy and is a passionate advocate for the environment, will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate in recognition of her outstanding contribution to protecting the environment and championing women's rights at Wednesday's ceremony. Across her illustrious political career, Margot has held a number of senior roles including serving as the first ever Vice President of the European Commission, the first United Nations Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, and Chair of the Council of Women World Leaders Ministerial Initiative. The same day, Lynda Morrison, who has volunteered 20 years of her life to helping shape the delivery of social work and nursing education through the University of Stirling's Service User and Carer Group (UNITY), will receive an honorary Master of Arts degree. She will be recognised for her long and meritorious voluntary service to social work and social work education, and to improving the lives of service users nationally and internationally. The UNITY group, which Lynda was instrumental in setting up in 2005, has attracted national and international recognition for being one of the first to involve service users and carers in the design, development, and delivery of teaching to social work and nursing students. On Thursday, Paul Bush OBE, the former director of events for VisitScotland who played a vital role in bringing major spectacles including the Commonwealth Games, the Ryder Cup and UEFA Euro 2020 to Scotland, will receive an Honorary Doctorate. He will be recognised for his outstanding contribution to sport and to the events industry in the country. He is a previous chief executive of Scottish Swimming and, while in that role, worked closely with the University of Stirling in developing the state-of-the-art National Swimming Academy. Alongside the facility, he built a professional coaching and performance management structure for the sport which led to significant and continuing international success. Paul will be joined by Nicky Reid, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) Trust, who will also be made a Doctor of the University for her outstanding contribution to charity and exceptional leadership qualities. Nicky achieved a Film, Media and Sociology degree from the University of Stirling in 2007 and went on to hold the position of Learning Centre Manager at Falkirk Football Club. Professor Sir Gerry McCormac, principal and vice-chancellor of the University of Stirling, said: 'Summer graduation is always a special highlight in the university calendar, and we are delighted that those celebrating next week will be joined by four inspiring role models. 'Each of our honorary graduates has made a lasting impact in their fields, contributing in powerful and enduring ways to society. We are proud to recognise their achievements and know that they will be outstanding ambassadors for the University.'
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
How to buy Ed Sheeran Portman Road tickets: Exact prices, new dates, how to maximise your chances & mistakes to avoid
ED SHEERAN has announced he will be playing three dates at Ipswich Town's Portman Road stadium in July. The pop star hasn't performed in the UK since March 2023 - here is everything you need to know about his upcoming shows and how to get tickets for them. When do Ed Sheeran tickets go on sale? 3 Ed Sheeran has announced three dates at Portman Road Credit: Getty The general sale for Ed Sheeran tickets is on Friday, 9 May at 10am. Fans must have a Ticketmaster account registered with the email address that was used during this process. It has also been announced that Ipswich Town season ticket holders will have an exclusive pre-sale window at 10am BST on Thursday, July 8 2025. The deadline to join the pre-sale for the general public has now passed. What dates is Ed Sheeran playing Portman Road? The Azizam singer will be performing three dates at Portman Road this year on July 11, 12 and 13, 2025. He previously played Portman Road in 2021 as part of TikTok's UEFA Euro 2020 show, but due to Covid, it was live streamed with no adoring fans in attendance. How much do Ed Sheeran tickets cost? 3 Tickets for Sheeran's Ipswich concerts start from £45 Credit: Getty According to information on Ticketmaster, tickets will be £95 for the standing floor and free-flow lower bowl. Those in the upper tiers will range between £45-£125. All tickets are also subject to a maximum 10% of face value booking fee as well as a £1 levy payable to the LIVE Trust, a funding initiative that offers financial support to those working across live music. There will also be a £3 transaction charge per order. Top tips for getting Ed Sheeran tickets and mistakes to avoid when buying them To stand the best chance of being successful in your quest to buy Ed Sheeran tickets make sure you avoid doing the following: Waiting until Friday morning to register — set up your account with the supplier ahead of them going on sale. — set up your account with the supplier ahead of them going on sale. Leaving your account unverified — a phone number and passcode will need to be set up. — a phone number and passcode will need to be set up. Assuming your old account is active — if you already have an account, double check it is still working, billing info is accurate and saved, and that you can remember the password. — if you already have an account, double check it is still working, billing info is accurate and saved, and that you can remember the password. Poor internet connection — ensure your internet signal is strong. — ensure your internet signal is strong. Low batteries — check that the devices you are using are plugged in or fully charged. — check that the devices you are using are plugged in or fully charged. Refreshing the page while in the waiting room — ticketing sites use a queuing system when they are busy and warn that refreshing won't move you up the line (the page updates automatically, so once in the queue it's advisable to just wait and keep your fingers crossed). Ed Sheeran and his promoters are committed to combating the unethical secondary ticketing and resale. Do not buy tickets through an unofficial website as you will be refused entry to the concert. What can I expect Ed Sheeran to perform? 3 Ed Sheeran is an Ipswich Town fan and minority shareholder in the club (Photo by) Ed Sheeran has announced his new album, 'Play', will be released on September 12 which will feature recently released singles - Azizam and Old Phone. The four-time Grammy winner has stated in a promotional video: '[Play] is the most exciting thing that he has done as an artist so far, and it completely draws a line under everything that I've done and feels like a fresh chapter. 'The sounds are sounds that we don't use in western pop music.' Fans can also expect Ed to also perform his biggest hits such as 'Shape of You' and 'Perfect'. Who will be supporting Ed Sheeran at Portman Road? Sheeran has announced that different artists will be opening for him on each night of his Portman Road shows.
BBC News
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Ed Sheeran announces series of Ipswich Portman Road gigs
Singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran has announced a series of homecoming gigs at Ipswich Town Football Club's Portman Road who went to school near Framlingham and is a minority stakeholder at the football club, announced he will play three shows at the stadium on 11, 12 and 13 comes as he announced his new album Play would be released in September. Fans will be able to pre-order his new album to gain access to a pre-sale at 09:00 GMT on Wednesday for the shows before general sale begins Friday at 10:00. Sheeran will supported by Myles Smith and Tori Kelly on 11 following night will be supported by Busted and Dylan before the final show will have James Blunt and Maisie Peters supporting. Ipswich Town began teasing the news on Thursday night with a few images of a play symbol on the football club's had been projected on to the side of Portman Road as well as the Orwell were quick to realise what the tease meant and the posts were filled with comments, many expressing they could not wait for the shows."Finally... squad number 17 making his Portman Road debut four years after signing," one fan said."Teddy's coming home," another added. Sheeran previously performed at the stadium in 2021 as part of TikTok's UEFA Euro 2020 the event was live streamed, there was no live audience. The singer also previously played a series of shows at Ipswich's Chantry Park in 2019 and since then has done several impromptu Ashton, Ipswich Town chairman and chief executive previously said he had spoken with Sheeran last year about a possible show at the same he had also been speaking with boxer Fabio Wardley who announced a fight at the stadium last month."Both relationships [with Sheeran and Wardley] since we've come in, they're family."We're proud of them, they're proud of us." Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
The Hindu
26-04-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Copa Del Rey Final: Who's the controversial referee for Real Madrid vs Barcelona El Clasico Cup finale?
Barcelona, in scintillating form, faces a stumbling Real Madrid in Saturday's Copa del Rey final that offers the Catalan side a chance to inflict a third humiliation on its rival, which is seeking redemption as it bids to avoid a trophyless campaign. Despite the mouth-watering clash at hands, the main focus of the match remains on the match officials, especially the referee. Los Blancos have already clashed with the RFEF and now, it has taken an unexpected turn towards off-field matters with La Liga chief Javier Tebas also getting involved. Who is the referee for Copa del Rey final? Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea will officiate the final in Sevilla. The 39-year-old began officiating in the Segunda Division in 2011, and in 2015 he was promoted to La Liga. In 2018, he was put on the FIFA referees list. He officiated his first senior international match on 10 October 2019 in UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying between Belarus and Estonia. De Burgos Bengoetxea is a native of Bilbao, and works as a dental technician. What is the row between the referee and Real Madrid? Copa del Rey final referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea welled up on Friday when speaking about the pressure officials have faced from Real Madrid TV this season. Following which Los Blancos cancelled the open training, press conference and asked the federation to change the officials. The 15-time European champions also threatened to boycott the final and issued a public statement amid all the controversies. ALSO READ | Copa del Rey final referee statements 'unacceptable': Real Madrid after boycotting final build-up RMA vs BAR - list of match officials Referee - Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea (ESP) Video Assistant Referee (VAR) - Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes (ESP)
