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Free Malaysia Today
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
Ex-Penang keeper Firos Mohamed dies after collapsing at ‘legends' match
Firos Mohamed receiving help after he collapsed at the match between Penang and Kedah legends at the Manjung Municipal Council Stadium on Saturday night. (Facebook pic) IPOH : Former Penang goalkeeper Firos Mohamed died after collapsing during a match for the Dr Zambry Abd Kadir Cup at the Manjung Municipal Council Stadium last night. He was 53. Penang FC confirmed the news in a statement posted on its official social media page. 'The Penang FC board of directors and its entire staff extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of former Penang goalkeeper Firos Mohamed, who has returned to the Rahmatullah,' it said. Earlier, several videos showing Firos collapsing while playing for his team against Kedah went viral on social media. The tournament featured football legends from Perak, Penang, Perlis and Kedah.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
⚫️ Mourning in African football: former goalkeeper Rufai dies aged 61
The Nigerian Football Federation confirmed on Thursday afternoon the passing of one of its greatest legends: goalkeeper Peter Rufai. AFCON champion in 1994, Rufai was one of the iconic goalkeepers in Spanish football during the 90s with clubs like Deportivo de la Coruña and Hércules. In Spain, he became very popular during his active years for being the son of King Rufai of Idimu, a region in the city of Lagos, the former capital of Nigeria. Advertisement A World Cup player in 1994 and 1998 with Nigeria, Rufai has died at the age of 61 after battling a long illness in recent weeks. 'Peter Rufai was not only an extraordinary athlete but also a leader and a symbol of commitment to our country. His legacy will remain in the history of Nigerian football,' explained the Nigerian federation in a statement. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 FETHI BELAID
BBC News
03-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Your verdict on Everton's hard men
We asked for your thoughts on BBC Sport's Phil McNulty's ranked list of Everton's hardest players. Here are some of your comments:Michael: Your choice is very good but Jimmy Gabriel could hold his own among Can't really argue with the list as there is an element of subjectivity, but Roger Kenyon, Mike Bernard, Mike Pejic, Mike Lyons, Andy Gray and Graeme Sharp all have claims to be on the list. Johnny Morrissey is almost certainly top though, just above Duncan I first saw Johnny Morrissey play for England schoolboys at Goodison Park, talking about hard men , what about Tony Kay?Dave: Bruce Rioch was pretty tasty - I remember Graeme Souness, Boro's hard man, being stretchered off after a clash with Brucie!Michael: Absolutely brilliant series - I always loved Jimmy Gabriel. All fabulous legends, cheers Nobody took liberties with Johnny Morrissey. Rumour has it that he never lost a five-a-side match in training because the rest were too scared to go near him. I suspect he wouldn't still be on the pitch at half-time if he was playing now. Nevertheless, he was a wonderful player especially in the 1969-70 Championship winning 'Psycho' Pat van den Hauwe must be up there. If I remember rightly Kendall said "we've signed him because he plays a hard game within the rules". Then he got a red and three yellow cards in his first five games!David: What about Sandy Brown? He was the tastiest of them all. He would challenge anybody. I once saw him offer the ball to a Liverpool fan on the Kop to come and take it off him. Brilliant.
The Independent
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Make the most of London this summer with an unforgettable stadium experience
Whether you're experiencing London for the first time or you're a family with kids keen to create unforgettable memories during the holidays, a visit to this world-famous stadium in North London is a must. After 90 years at their beloved Highbury stadium, Arsenal's ambitions outgrew their original home and in 2006, the club opened the Emirates. With a seating capacity of over 60,000, the Emirates stadium is one of the largest in England. The sheer scale of this field of dreams must be seen to believed — and thanks to its easy-to-reach location, you can hop on a bus or train and get there in no time. Once there, Arsenal's award-winning tours open the doors to parts of the stadium that are usually off-limits to the public. For sightseers who prefer to go at their own pace and for those with little ones who tire easily, the club's self-guided audio-visual tour is a great option. What to expect on an audio-visual tour Fans and families can take their time to soak in the atmosphere and stroll in the footsteps of footballing legends, imagining the roar of the crowd as you step into the players' tunnel. Afterwards, feel the tension rise in the dugout and experience the best seats in the house in the directors' box. It's a rare opportunity to glimpse the inner workings of a prestigious football club and explore normally restricted areas that also include the home and away dressing rooms, the media lounge and the exclusive members-only Diamond Club. Available in seven languages on a state-of-the-art handheld device, the tour is narrated by Arsenal presenter David Frimpong, otherwise known as 'Frimmy', as well as featuring commentary from Arsenal legends Alex Scott and David Seaman. As well as audio, the tour recreates the electric atmosphere of matchday using 360-degree augmented footage and includes brand new interactive elements. You can also take souvenir photos with iconic Arsenal trophies, including that of the UEFA Women's Champions League. What other tours are available? The Arsenal Legend Stadium Tour is a more bespoke alternative to the self-guided tour, where visitors can explore the stadium for 90 minutes alongside an Arsenal hero. Tour guides include Nigel Winterburn and Perry Groves, as well as former women's captain Faye White MBE. During the tour, the Arsenal legend will share memories, anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories from their time on the pitch, offering a unique insider's perspective on life at the club. Expect plenty of humour, fascinating insights and a chance to hear back-room gossip straight from the legends themselves. There's also a chance for a Q&A and photo opportunity with your Arsenal legend of choice. What makes this tour special? Included with every tour ticket is entry into Arsenal's interactive museum situated right next door to the stadium. Chart the club's evolution from humble origins in Woolwich in 1886 to its modern powerhouse status with a global following of over 100 million fans. The museum features two impressive video theatres, showing highlights from the club's origins to the present day as well as twenty major displays of Arsenal's proud history. Feast your eyes on silverware from the club's most successful eras, Michael Thomas's boots from Anfield 1989 and Jens Lehmann's goalkeeper gloves worn for every league match of the unbeaten Invincibles season in 2003/4. For lifelong Gooners, it's a trip down memory lane. For families and tourists, it's an eye-opening lesson in why football matters so much to the UK and is the perfect outing to experience London at its most authentic. Book your tour
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Barcelona young sensation praised by former Premier League duo for one key trait
Lamine Yamal has rightfully been hyped as one of the best players in the world after his quality last season and it is clear that he has a long and successful career ahead of him. There have been worries in recent weeks about the player's lifestyle and his possible straying off track with overt celebrations. However, he has always been one to speak through action and one cannot fault him as long as he produces the same impact. Advertisement Last season, he was Barcelona's single-most important creative outlet across all competitions and even improved significantly in terms of goals as the season reached its end. Two greats praise the phenom Paul Pogba was recently invited on Sergio Kun Aguero's podcast for a guest appearance and the duo conversed on a plethora of topics. One of the topics they touched upon, and even went on to agree on, was Lamine Yamal's undeniable quality and his 'team first' mentality over his personal accomplishments. One of the best in the world already. (Photo by) Speaking on the Barcelona phenomenon, Aguero had nothing but praise as he highlighted the youngster's ability to bring creativity and goal contributions with ease, but stressed how he plays for the team. Advertisement 'Lamine Yamal plays for the team and doesn't care if he scores more or less goals. He gives a lot of assists and is always a player who creates chances,' he said. To the Argentine legend's words, Pogba could only agree and further elaborate on how he was impressed by Yamal's maturity and mentality to put the team first. 'He is a wonderful player, what surprises me most is his mentality. He always plays clearly and that that happens with a player his age is crazy. He always plays for the team.' Yamal is currently on vacation and will return to train for pre-season early next month. He will once again have a pioneering role to play for the Catalans under Hansi Flick next season. Source: Mundo Deportivo
