bbc--2020-11-26--Marcus Rashford: Special BBC award at Sports Personality show for Man Utd forward

Last updated on .From the section Football England and Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has been honoured for his work to raise awareness of child food poverty in the UK .
Rashford , 23 , has also been named on the annual Football Black List , which recognises black figures in the game .
The BBC will show a documentary on the striker who successfully campaigned for the government to extend free school meals during the Covid-19 pandemic .
He will be presented with the Panel Special Award at this year 's BBC Sports Personality show on 20 December , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and will be shown live on BBC One .
The shortlist for the main Sports Personality of the Year award will be announced closer to the show .
The show 's judging panel unanimously agreed that Rashford 's accomplishments off the pitch should be commended with a special award as the criteria for the main award shortlist is based around sporting achievements .
Earlier this year , Rashford 's campaign resulted in about 1.3 million children in England being able to claim free school meal vouchers in the summer holidays .
Another policy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than £400m to support poor children and their families in England , following further campaigning by Rashford .
The footballer has spoken of going without food as a child and the sacrifices his family had to make .
He became an MBE in the Queen 's Birthday Honours and has continued to lobby for further help for poorer families .
Rashford has also launched a book club to help children enjoy the escapism of reading .
`` Marcus ' endeavour to give a voice to those who find themselves in a situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been greatly admired and the panel wanted to ensure he was recognised for that , '' said BBC director of sport Barbara Slater .
`` In a year that has been challenging for everyone , but particularly vulnerable families , he has gone above and beyond to transcend his sport and make a real difference .
`` This award is a tribute to a remarkable young man . ''
The documentary , to be shown on BBC One on 21 December , will offer insight into Rashford 's decision making and motivations for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this drive contributed to the announcement of relief measures from the government to help the households of more than 1.7 million children .
`` Everyone will be familiar with the Marcus Rashford we see on the pitch , but this documentary will offer a deeper insight into the man himself , '' said Clare Sillery , BBC head of commissioning for documentaries .
`` Through our access , we hope viewers will get to see just how passionate and determined he is about tackling child food poverty in Britain today . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2008 , highlights black industry professionals who are positive influencers .
Rashford is named on the players ' list alongside Aston Villa 's Tyrone Mings , Watford 's Troy Deeney and Crystal Palace 's Chloe Morgan and Wilfried Zaha .
The names in eight categories are decided by a panel with representatives from the Premier League , the Football Association , the Professional Footballers ' Association , the League Managers ' Association , the English Football League , Professional Game Match Officials Limited , and anti-discriminatory bodies the Black Collective of Media in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England forward Eniola Aluko - the Aston Villa Women sporting director - and former England striker Les Ferdinand - Queens Park Rangers ' director of football - were named in the senior administration section of the list .
The Football Black List 's co-founder , Rodney Hinds , said : `` Yet again the Football Black List has unearthed many in the community that are doing great work .
`` The efforts of Marcus Rashford deserve acclaim alongside the others on the list who go about their business for the good of others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ equality , diversity and inclusion officer - Pompey in the Community • None Emma Trent , head of programmes - Notts County Football in the Community

Last updated on .From the section Football
England and Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has been honoured for his work to raise awareness of child food poverty in the UK.
He will be given a special award at the BBC Sports Personality show next month.
In a separate move, Rashford, 23, has also been named on the annual Football Black List.
The BBC will show a documentary on the striker who successfully campaigned for the government to extend free school meals during the Covid-19 pandemic.
He will be presented with the Panel Special Award at this year's BBC Sports Personality show on 20 December, which comes from Media City in Salford and will be shown live on BBC One.
The shortlist for the main Sports Personality of the Year award will be announced closer to the show.
The show's judging panel unanimously agreed that Rashford's accomplishments off the pitch should be commended with a special award as the criteria for the main award shortlist is based around sporting achievements.
Award tribute to 'remarkable young man'
Earlier this year, Rashford's campaign resulted in about 1.3 million children in England being able to claim free school meal vouchers in the summer holidays.
Another policy change in November saw the government announce more than £400m to support poor children and their families in England, following further campaigning by Rashford.
The footballer has spoken of going without food as a child and the sacrifices his family had to make.
He became an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours and has continued to lobby for further help for poorer families.
Rashford has also launched a book club to help children enjoy the escapism of reading.
"Marcus' endeavour to give a voice to those who find themselves in a situation that he too is familiar with has been greatly admired and the panel wanted to ensure he was recognised for that," said BBC director of sport Barbara Slater.
"In a year that has been challenging for everyone, but particularly vulnerable families, he has gone above and beyond to transcend his sport and make a real difference.
"This award is a tribute to a remarkable young man."
Programme makers have been given exclusive access to Rashford for the documentary
The documentary, to be shown on BBC One on 21 December, will offer insight into Rashford's decision making and motivations for his campaign.
It will demonstrate how this drive contributed to the announcement of relief measures from the government to help the households of more than 1.7 million children.
"Everyone will be familiar with the Marcus Rashford we see on the pitch, but this documentary will offer a deeper insight into the man himself," said Clare Sillery, BBC head of commissioning for documentaries.
"Through our access, we hope viewers will get to see just how passionate and determined he is about tackling child food poverty in Britain today."
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'Doing great work' - the Football Black List
The Football Black List, first published in 2008, highlights black industry professionals who are positive influencers.
Rashford is named on the players' list alongside Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings, Watford's Troy Deeney and Crystal Palace's Chloe Morgan and Wilfried Zaha.
The names in eight categories are decided by a panel with representatives from the Premier League, the Football Association, the Professional Footballers' Association, the League Managers' Association, the English Football League, Professional Game Match Officials Limited, and anti-discriminatory bodies the Black Collective of Media in Sport and Kick It Out.
Former England forward Eniola Aluko - the Aston Villa Women sporting director - and former England striker Les Ferdinand - Queens Park Rangers' director of football - were named in the senior administration section of the list.
The Football Black List's co-founder, Rodney Hinds, said: "Yet again the Football Black List has unearthed many in the community that are doing great work.
"The efforts of Marcus Rashford deserve acclaim alongside the others on the list who go about their business for the good of others."
The full list:
Cyrille Regis Players:
Chloe Morgan, Crystal Palace Women
Marcus Rashford, Manchester United and England
Troy Deeney, Watford
Tyrone Mings, Aston Villa and England
Wilfried Zaha, Crystal Palace and Ivory Coast
Administration:
Edleen John, director of international relations, corporate affairs and diversity - FA
Eniola Aluko, sporting director - Aston Villa Women
Jade Morgan, general manager - Leicester City Women
Les Ferdinand, director of football - Queens Park Rangers
Marie Gabriel, chairperson - West Ham United Foundation
Coaching and Management:
Alex Dyer, manager - Kilmarnock
Ashley Boasah and Cornelius Nwadialor, joint managers - Tooting & Mitcham
Jason Euell, Under-23 head coach - Charlton Athletic
Karleigh Osborne, Women's Head Coach - Brentford
Tony Whelan, Assistant Academy Director - Manchester United
Commercial:
Ashanti George-Faure, senior talent manager - Refresh Sports
Faina Msellam, sports industry advisory board member - Birkbeck Sport Business Centre
Marvin Morgan, CEO - Fresh Ego Kid
Nathan Thompson, commercial director - West Ham United
Warren Haughton, director, Haughton Consultancy
Community and Grassroots:
Diane Sawyers, operations manager - Holford Drive Community Sports Hub
Duke Harrison-Hunter, equality, diversity and inclusion officer - Pompey in the Community
Emma Trent, head of programmes - Notts County Football in the Community
Harold Bennett, founder - North London United
Dr. Michael Seeraj, head of equality diversity & inclusion - Charlton Athletic
LGBT+:
Annette Nelson, education lead - Football v Homophobia
Media:
Carl Anka, football reporter - The Athletic
Charlene Gravesande, special projects journalist - Sky Sports
Hugh Woozencroft, sports broadcaster - Talksport
Jessica Creighton, sports reporter - Sky Sports
Micah Richards, freelance broadcaster
Practitioners:


bbc--2020-11-25--Bahrain Grand Prix: UK MPs urge Formula 1 bosses to act over 'sportswashing'

A cross-party group of 30 UK parliamentarians has called on Formula 1 to `` leverage Bahrain into respecting human rights '' .
The letter urges F1 bosses to `` implement their human rights policy '' .
`` We write to express concern that the Bahrain Grand Prix is exploited by Bahrain 's government to 'sportswash ' their human rights record , '' it adds .
Bahrain has been on the F1 calendar since 2004 but the race was cancelled in 2011 following a series of anti-government protests .
Layla Moran MP , Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs spokesperson , sent the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She said : `` It 's deeply disappointing that we have n't seen more progress from F1 when it comes to sports washing and Bahrain 's human rights record [ ... ] We ca n't let human rights ever be a secondary consideration . ''
A spokesperson for the Bahrain government said it `` takes the protection of its citizens ' human rights and freedom of expression extremely seriously '' and has a `` zero-tolerance policy towards mistreatment of any kind '' .
Andy Slaughter , Labour Party MP for Hammersmith , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` At a time when many sportsmen and women are speaking up more clearly on human rights issues and addressing the concerns of their fans , the long silence of Formula 1 on the appalling human rights record of countries like Bahrain , which host lucrative races and sportswash their reputation while clamping down on their own citizens for the race period , becomes more noticeable and less defensible . ''
Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei , director of the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy , added : `` MPs have made a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people above profit and rights above racing . ''
Earlier this month , Saudi Arabia rejected criticism after it was confirmed on the 2021 calendar while Hamilton , who is out of contract with Mercedes in five weeks , spoke about his future after clinching his seventh world title at the Turkish Grand Prix .
The Briton , 35 , said : `` I would love to stay , but we realise we have got to face , and not ignore , the human-rights issues in the countries that we go to - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , but now .
I want to help Mercedes and F1 on that journey . ''
• None Lewis Hamilton 'wo n't let up ' in fight against injustice Kate Allen , director for Amnesty International UK , who also acts a member of the Foreign Secretary 's advisory group on human rights , said : `` It 's been extremely encouraging to see Lewis Hamilton throwing down a gauntlet to F1-hosting countries with shockingly poor human rights records . ''
Caroline Lucas , Green Party MP for Brighton Pavilion , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She added : `` When F1 's most successful driver is speaking out about human rights , it is shameful that F1 is continuing to allow its Bahraini partners to sportswash their abysmal human rights record . ''
A Bahrain government spokesperson said in a statement : `` The government of Bahrain takes the protection of its citizens ' human rights and freedom of expression extremely seriously , and this is explicitly protected by Bahrain 's constitution .
`` This is evidenced by the government 's wide-ranging reforms in these areas over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in partnership with international NGOs and welcomed by numerous international governments .
• None Bahrain GP : Spectators to be limited to frontline health workers '' The Kingdom has a zero-tolerance policy towards mistreatment of any kind .
The government has put in place a range of internationally-recognised safeguards to ensure human rights abuses do not occur , including a wholly independent ombudsman - the first of its kind in the region - to oversee all complaints of mistreatment .
`` The government is also clear that no-one is , or can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their political views . ''

This graffiti protest in the village of Barbar reads "Boycott F1 in Bahrain, you will race on the blood of martyrs"
A cross-party group of 30 UK parliamentarians has called on Formula 1 to "leverage Bahrain into respecting human rights".
The group sent a letter on Wednesday, amid concerns of rights violations linked to Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.
The letter urges F1 bosses to "implement their human rights policy".
"We write to express concern that the Bahrain Grand Prix is exploited by Bahrain's government to 'sportswash' their human rights record," it adds.
Bahrain has been on the F1 calendar since 2004 but the race was cancelled in 2011 following a series of anti-government protests.
Layla Moran MP, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs spokesperson, sent the letter on behalf of all signatories. She said: "It's deeply disappointing that we haven't seen more progress from F1 when it comes to sports washing and Bahrain's human rights record [...] We can't let human rights ever be a secondary consideration."
A spokesperson for the Bahrain government said it "takes the protection of its citizens' human rights and freedom of expression extremely seriously" and has a "zero-tolerance policy towards mistreatment of any kind".
Andy Slaughter, Labour Party MP for Hammersmith, is one of the signatories. He said: "At a time when many sportsmen and women are speaking up more clearly on human rights issues and addressing the concerns of their fans, the long silence of Formula 1 on the appalling human rights record of countries like Bahrain, which host lucrative races and sportswash their reputation while clamping down on their own citizens for the race period, becomes more noticeable and less defensible."
Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei, director of the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy, added: "MPs have made a landmark call for Formula 1 to put people above profit and rights above racing."
Hamilton 'throwing down a gauntlet is extremely encouraging'
Earlier this month, Saudi Arabia rejected criticism after it was confirmed on the 2021 calendar while Hamilton, who is out of contract with Mercedes in five weeks, spoke about his future after clinching his seventh world title at the Turkish Grand Prix.
The Briton, 35, said: "I would love to stay, but we realise we have got to face, and not ignore, the human-rights issues in the countries that we go to - not just 20 or 30 years from now, but now. I want to help Mercedes and F1 on that journey."
Kate Allen, director for Amnesty International UK, who also acts a member of the Foreign Secretary's advisory group on human rights, said: "It's been extremely encouraging to see Lewis Hamilton throwing down a gauntlet to F1-hosting countries with shockingly poor human rights records."
Caroline Lucas, Green Party MP for Brighton Pavilion, is another of the letter's signatories. She added: "When F1's most successful driver is speaking out about human rights, it is shameful that F1 is continuing to allow its Bahraini partners to sportswash their abysmal human rights record."
Bahrain rejects criticism
A Bahrain government spokesperson said in a statement: "The government of Bahrain takes the protection of its citizens' human rights and freedom of expression extremely seriously, and this is explicitly protected by Bahrain's constitution.
"This is evidenced by the government's wide-ranging reforms in these areas over the past decade, which have been implemented in partnership with international NGOs and welcomed by numerous international governments.
"The Kingdom has a zero-tolerance policy towards mistreatment of any kind. The government has put in place a range of internationally-recognised safeguards to ensure human rights abuses do not occur, including a wholly independent ombudsman - the first of its kind in the region - to oversee all complaints of mistreatment.
"The government is also clear that no-one is, or can be, arbitrarily detained in Bahrain for expressing their political views."


bbc--2020-11-25--South Africa decision not to take knee before England games 'unanimous'

Last updated on .From the section Cricket South Africa say their decision not to take a knee before matches in the upcoming series against England has been taken `` unanimously '' as a team .
`` Our decision does not indicate we do not care about racism , racial equality , or justice , '' said a statement .
`` Now , more than ever , we are committed to this work . ''
The first of three Twenty20 internationals is on Friday , with a three-match one-day international series following in December .
The Proteas statement continued : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chosen not to take the knee at the upcoming matches , but to continue to work together in our personal , team and public spaces to dismantle racism .
`` This decision was taken by the team collectively , after deep dialogue and attentive consideration .
This is not a decision compelled on us by either our management or our coaches . ''
A number of sports teams and individuals have taken the knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement - England did so during some of their matches in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exhibition match held in South Africa in July , players and officials made the gesture .
`` Over the last six months , the Proteas team has engaged with honesty , empathy and vulnerability in exploring together what anti-racism work looks like and why this work matters so profoundly in this cultural moment , '' said the statement .
`` Together , we are exploring the significance of taking the knee and a raised fist in the air as symbols of protest , and how and why these have spread globally as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ context . ''
South Africa were excluded from international cricket from 1970 until 1991 because of apartheid .
`` Our first job is to play cricket for the country but we are also citizens of this country , '' added the statement .
`` The Proteas team is a community within the wider community of South Africa .
The conversations that are happening in the country as a whole are conversations we must be engaging with as a team .
`` The issues that are facing the country as a whole are issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team . ''

Last updated on .From the section Cricket
Players took a knee before the 3Team Cricket exhibition match held in South Africa in July
South Africa say their decision not to take a knee before matches in the upcoming series against England has been taken "unanimously" as a team.
The Proteas will wear black armbands as part of a period of national mourning for victims of gender-based violence and the coronavirus pandemic.
"Our decision does not indicate we do not care about racism, racial equality, or justice," said a statement.
"Now, more than ever, we are committed to this work."
The first of three Twenty20 internationals is on Friday, with a three-match one-day international series following in December.
The Proteas statement continued: "As a team, we have unanimously chosen not to take the knee at the upcoming matches, but to continue to work together in our personal, team and public spaces to dismantle racism.
"This decision was taken by the team collectively, after deep dialogue and attentive consideration. This is not a decision compelled on us by either our management or our coaches."
A number of sports teams and individuals have taken the knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement - England did so during some of their matches in the home summer.
In the 3Team Cricket exhibition match held in South Africa in July, players and officials made the gesture.
"Over the last six months, the Proteas team has engaged with honesty, empathy and vulnerability in exploring together what anti-racism work looks like and why this work matters so profoundly in this cultural moment," said the statement.
"Together, we are exploring the significance of taking the knee and a raised fist in the air as symbols of protest, and how and why these have spread globally as well as their significance in the South African context."
South Africa were excluded from international cricket from 1970 until 1991 because of apartheid.
"Our first job is to play cricket for the country but we are also citizens of this country," added the statement.
"The Proteas team is a community within the wider community of South Africa. The conversations that are happening in the country as a whole are conversations we must be engaging with as a team.
"The issues that are facing the country as a whole are issues that must matter to us as a team."


bbc--2020-11-26--Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: PM declares assault on regional capital Mekelle

Three African Union representatives have arrived in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa to try and broker talks but Ethiopia has @ @ @ @ @ attempts , saying the conflict is an internal matter and Mr Abiy 's government is @ @ @ @ @ mission in Tigray .

It is not clear what that strategy is but it will not be easy to carry it out, particularly if there's active fighting in the city. Artillery attacks, as were suggested by an army official last week, and airstrikes are particularly difficult to conduct without killing civilians and destroying civilian infrastructure.


bbc--2020-11-26--Michael Flynn: Trump pardons ex-national security adviser

The verse says : `` 'They will fight against you but will not overcome you , for I am with @ @ @ @ @ , ' declares the Lord . ''

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bbc--2020-11-26--Diego Maradona: Thousands bid farewell as Argentina grieves

In neighbouring Brazil , where their man Pelé vied for the title of world 's best footballer , Maradona 's @ @ @ @ @ much of the rivalry between the two countries can be put down to the two @ @ @ @ @ passion for the beautiful game here .

"If you don't jump, you're English," is one of the favourite chants of Argentinians about the 1986 match with England and THAT goal - the Hand of God - something many here saw as a sort of payback after the Falklands War, known here as the Malvinas.


bbc--2020-11-26--Covid: Pakistan cricket squad quarantined after positive tests in New Zealand

A health ministry spokeswoman told Stuff.co.nz that several members of the Pakistan team had been seen on CCTV breaking the @ @ @ @ @ now on its `` final warning '' .
The rules had been broken despite `` @ @ @ @ @ communication of expected behaviour '' , the spokeswoman was quoted as saying .

A health ministry spokeswoman told Stuff.co.nz that several members of the Pakistan team had been seen on CCTV breaking the rules and the team was now on its "final warning". The rules had been broken despite "clear, consistent and detailed communication of expected behaviour", the spokeswoman was quoted as saying.


bbc--2020-11-26--Turkey court jails officers over 2016 coup plot

The Hizmet movement led by Mr Gulen has been branded a `` terrorist '' organisation by Mr Erdogan .
He @ @ @ @ @ the president , but since the coup attempt the 79-year-old cleric has remained a fugitive @ @ @ @ @ his extradition .

The Hizmet movement led by Mr Gulen has been branded a "terrorist" organisation by Mr Erdogan. He was once an ally of the president, but since the coup attempt the 79-year-old cleric has remained a fugitive in Pennsylvania and Turkey wants his extradition.


bbc--2020-11-26--Obama criticises Hispanic voters who picked Trump

It is not clear what Mr Obama was specifically referring to in his remark about gay marriage .
A week @ @ @ @ @ , Mr Trump said he was `` fine with '' the US Supreme Court decision @ @ @ @ @ though he told CNN a year earlier he was for `` traditional marriage '' .

It is not clear what Mr Obama was specifically referring to in his remark about gay marriage. A week after being elected in 2016, Mr Trump said he was "fine with" the US Supreme Court decision to allow same-sex unions, though he told CNN a year earlier he was for "traditional marriage".


bbc--2020-11-26--Coronavirus pandemic: Germany seeks EU deal to close ski resorts

Ski lifts are running , with a requirement to wear masks , prompting criticism from WHO Covid-19 envoy David Nabarro @ @ @ @ @ sink , and they will sink , then we can be as free as we @ @ @ @ @ ?
Should ski resorts open ?
Under what conditions ? ''

Ski lifts are running, with a requirement to wear masks, prompting criticism from WHO Covid-19 envoy David Nabarro. "Once infection rates sink, and they will sink, then we can be as free as we want. But right now? Should ski resorts open? Under what conditions?"


bbc--2020-11-26--Biden Thanksgiving speech: We're at war with the virus, not each other

In his speech on Wednesday , Mr Biden told the nation : `` I believe you always deserve to hear @ @ @ @ @ .
We have to slow the growth of this virus .
We owe it to @ @ @ @ @ and the frontline workers ... We owe it to our fellow citizens . ''

In his speech on Wednesday, Mr Biden told the nation: "I believe you always deserve to hear the truth from your president. We have to slow the growth of this virus. We owe it to the doctors and the nurses and the frontline workers... We owe it to our fellow citizens."


bbc--2020-11-26--Covid-19: US Supreme Court backs religious groups over New York caps

New York argued in response that it had been the epicentre of the US coronavirus outbreak in the spring .
@ @ @ @ @ were being treated less stringently than secular gatherings like concerts , which were banned entirely @

New York argued in response that it had been the epicentre of the US coronavirus outbreak in the spring. It also said religious gatherings were being treated less stringently than secular gatherings like concerts, which were banned entirely.


bbc--2020-11-26--North Korea defectors: Loose screws at border blamed for gymnast crossing

After the defector had been tracked down , an inspection of the fence showed it had been pressed down - @ @ @ @ @ triggered the sensors , had they been working .

After the defector had been tracked down, an inspection of the fence showed it had been pressed down - which should have in turn triggered the sensors, had they been working.


bbc--2020-11-26--'Please forgive me!': US tourist returns block of stolen Roman marble

He suggested the guilt-ridden globetrotter was a young woman who travelled to Rome in 2017 and took the marble stone @ @ @ @ @ her boyfriend .
But Mr Verger said he was moved by the letter , which @ @ @ @ @ city of Atlanta .

He suggested the guilt-ridden globetrotter was a young woman who travelled to Rome in 2017 and took the marble stone home as a gift for her boyfriend. But Mr Verger said he was moved by the letter, which was sent from the US city of Atlanta.


bbc--2020-11-26--Diego Maradona: World mourns Argentine football great

Many of those who gathered were in tears .
`` Few times in my life have I felt the pain @ @ @ @ @ '' one lifelong fan , Mauricio Passadore , wrote on social media .

The iconic sporting moment saw England's goalkeeper rush to punch the ball clear, but Maradona jumped and used his hand to touch it into the empty net. The referee failed to spot the handball, triggering angry protests from the English players.


bbc--2020-11-26--Jacob Collier: The Grammy nominee making music in his childhood bedroom

His nomination for Album Of The Year is the most high profile so far and he 's up for two @ @ @ @ @ & B Performance for All I Need featuring Ty Dolla $ ign and Mahalia and @ @ @ @ @ Vocals for He Wo n't Hold You .


bbc--2020-11-26--Dogs in turmoil as lockdown fuels demand for pets

`` What we 're concerned about is that in the next few months , possibly even the next year , @ @ @ @ @ and we will likely see more people having to give up their dog if families @ @ @ @ @ fallout of the coronavirus crisis . ''

"What we're concerned about is that in the next few months, possibly even the next year, this may start to shift and we will likely see more people having to give up their dog if families struggle to cope with the fallout of the coronavirus crisis."


bbc--2020-11-25--Diego Maradona: Flawed football genius

Diego Maradona: Flawed football genius

Last updated on .From the section Football He also outraged supporters with his controversial 'Hand of God ' goal and plunged into a mire of drug abuse and personal crises off the pitch .
Born 60 years ago in a Buenos Aires shanty town , Diego Armando Maradona escaped the poverty of his youth to become a football superstar considered by some to be even greater than Brazil 's Pele .
The Argentine , who scored 259 goals in 491 matches , pipped his South American rival in a poll to determine the greatest player of the 20th Century , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both players were honoured .
Maradona showed prodigious ability from a young age , leading Los Cebollitas youth team to a 136-game unbeaten streak and going on to make his international debut aged just 16 years and 120 days .
Short and stocky , at just 5ft 5in , he was not your typical athlete .
But his silky skills , agility , vision , ball control , dribbling and passing more than compensated for lack of pace and occasional weight problems .
He may have been a whizz at running rings round @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to dodge trouble .
Hand of God & Goal of the Century Maradona 's 34 goals in 91 appearances for Argentina tell only part of the story of his rollercoaster international career .
He led his country to victory at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico and a place in the final four years later .
In the quarter-final of the earlier tournament , there was a foretaste of the controversy that would later engulf his life .
The match against England already had an extra friction , with the Falklands War between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four years beforehand .
That on-field edge was to become even more intense .
With 51 minutes gone and the game goalless , Maradona jumped with opposing goalkeeper Peter Shilton and scored by punching the ball into the net .
He later said the goal came thanks to `` a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God '' .
Four minutes later , he scored what has been described as the 'goal of the century ' - collecting the ball in his own half before embarking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left several players trailing before he rounded Shilton to score .
`` You have to say that is magnificent .
There is no doubt about that goal .
That was just pure football genius , '' said BBC commentator Barry Davies .
England pulled one back but Argentina went through , with Maradona saying it was `` much more than winning a match , it was about knocking out the English '' .
A hero for Napoli - but drugs take hold Maradona broke the world transfer record twice - leaving Boca Juniors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barcelona for £3m in 1982 and joining Italian club Napoli two years later for £5m .
There were more than 80,000 fans in the Stadio San Paolo when he arrived by helicopter .
A new hero .
He played the best club football of his career in Italy , feted by supporters as he inspired the side to their first league titles in 1987 and 1990 and the Uefa Cup in 1989 .
A party to celebrate the first triumph lasted five days with hundreds of thousands on the streets , but Maradona @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` This is a great city but I can hardly breathe .
I want to be free to walk around .
I 'm a lad like any other , '' he said .
He became inextricably linked to the Camorra crime syndicate , dragged down by a cocaine addiction and embroiled in a paternity suit .
After losing 1-0 to Germany in the final of Italia 90 , a positive dope test the following year triggered a 15-month ban .
He returned and arrested his slide , appearing to get his act @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup in the USA .
But he alarmed viewers with a maniacal full-face goal celebration into a camera and was withdrawn midway through the tournament after he was found to have taken the banned substance ephedrine .
After his third positive test three years later , he retired from football on his 37th birthday , but continued to be plagued by problems .
Maradona was given a suspended jail sentence of two years and 10 months for an earlier incident where he shot at journalists with an air rifle .
His cocaine habit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He put on weight , rising to 128kg ( 20 stone ) at one point , and suffered a major heart attack in 2004 , which left him in intensive care .
He had gastric-bypass surgery to help stem his obesity , and sought sanctuary in Cuba while battling to overcome his drug addiction .
Despite all this , Maradona was named manager of the Argentina national team in 2008 and took the side to the World Cup quarter-finals two years later before his reign ended with a 4-0 defeat by Germany @ @ @ @ @ @ @ followed for a figure who continued to divide opinion , and continued to make headlines .
He needed reconstructive surgery on his lip after one of his pet shar pei dogs bit him , and publicly recognised his son Diego Armando Junior who was born from an extra-marital affair .
A snapshot of his chaotic lifestyle came when he attended Argentina 's match against Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup in Russia .
He unveiled a banner of himself , danced with a Nigeria fan , prayed to the heavens before the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , fell asleep and gave a double middle finger salute after Argentina 's second goal .
Some reports suggested he needed medical treatment afterwards .
Disgraceful , inspired , entertaining , great , over the top .
Diego Maradona .
A life less ordinary .

Last updated on .From the section Football
Diego Maradona scored 34 goals in 91 appearances for Argentina
Dazzling, infamous, extraordinary, genius, outrageous. Diego Maradona. A flawed football icon.
One of the game's most gifted players, the Argentine boasted a rare combination of flair, flamboyance, vision and speed which mesmerised fans.
He also outraged supporters with his controversial 'Hand of God' goal and plunged into a mire of drug abuse and personal crises off the pitch.
Short and sweet - The football genius
Born 60 years ago in a Buenos Aires shanty town, Diego Armando Maradona escaped the poverty of his youth to become a football superstar considered by some to be even greater than Brazil's Pele.
The Argentine, who scored 259 goals in 491 matches, pipped his South American rival in a poll to determine the greatest player of the 20th Century, before Fifa changed the voting rules so both players were honoured.
Maradona showed prodigious ability from a young age, leading Los Cebollitas youth team to a 136-game unbeaten streak and going on to make his international debut aged just 16 years and 120 days.
Short and stocky, at just 5ft 5in, he was not your typical athlete.
But his silky skills, agility, vision, ball control, dribbling and passing more than compensated for lack of pace and occasional weight problems.
He may have been a whizz at running rings round hostile defenders but he found it harder to dodge trouble.
Hand of God & Goal of the Century
Maradona beat Shilton to the ball - and the goal was allowed to stand in 1986
Maradona's 34 goals in 91 appearances for Argentina tell only part of the story of his rollercoaster international career.
He led his country to victory at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico and a place in the final four years later.
In the quarter-final of the earlier tournament, there was a foretaste of the controversy that would later engulf his life.
The match against England already had an extra friction, with the Falklands War between the two countries having taken place only four years beforehand. That on-field edge was to become even more intense.
With 51 minutes gone and the game goalless, Maradona jumped with opposing goalkeeper Peter Shilton and scored by punching the ball into the net.
He later said the goal came thanks to "a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God".
Four minutes later, he scored what has been described as the 'goal of the century' - collecting the ball in his own half before embarking on a bewitching, mazy run that left several players trailing before he rounded Shilton to score.
quote The first goal was dubious; the second was a bloody miracle Former England manager Sir Bobby Robson
"You have to say that is magnificent. There is no doubt about that goal. That was just pure football genius," said BBC commentator Barry Davies.
England pulled one back but Argentina went through, with Maradona saying it was "much more than winning a match, it was about knocking out the English".
A hero for Napoli - but drugs take hold
Maradona broke the world transfer record twice - leaving Boca Juniors in his home country for Spanish side Barcelona for £3m in 1982 and joining Italian club Napoli two years later for £5m.
There were more than 80,000 fans in the Stadio San Paolo when he arrived by helicopter. A new hero.
He played the best club football of his career in Italy, feted by supporters as he inspired the side to their first league titles in 1987 and 1990 and the Uefa Cup in 1989.
A party to celebrate the first triumph lasted five days with hundreds of thousands on the streets, but Maradona was suffocated by the attention and expectation.
"This is a great city but I can hardly breathe. I want to be free to walk around. I'm a lad like any other," he said.
Maradona became an icon at Napoli, where he scored 81 times in 188 games
He became inextricably linked to the Camorra crime syndicate, dragged down by a cocaine addiction and embroiled in a paternity suit.
After losing 1-0 to Germany in the final of Italia 90, a positive dope test the following year triggered a 15-month ban.
He returned and arrested his slide, appearing to get his act together to play in the 1994 World Cup in the USA.
But he alarmed viewers with a maniacal full-face goal celebration into a camera and was withdrawn midway through the tournament after he was found to have taken the banned substance ephedrine.
Maradona timeline 1977: Debut for Argentina v Hungary 1991: 15-month ban after positive drugs test 1984: Joins Napoli after two-year spell with Barcelona 1994: Plays in fourth World Cup but is ejected after positive test 1986: Wins World Cup with Argentina 1997: Retires from playing after third positive test 1990: World Cup runner-up with Argentina. Second league title at Napoli 2010: Ends two-year spell as Argentina manager after World Cup quarter-final exit
Life after retirement
After his third positive test three years later, he retired from football on his 37th birthday, but continued to be plagued by problems.
Maradona was given a suspended jail sentence of two years and 10 months for an earlier incident where he shot at journalists with an air rifle.
His cocaine habit and alcoholism led to several health issues. He put on weight, rising to 128kg (20 stone) at one point, and suffered a major heart attack in 2004, which left him in intensive care.
He had gastric-bypass surgery to help stem his obesity, and sought sanctuary in Cuba while battling to overcome his drug addiction.
Maradona visited Cuba and met president Fidel Castro
Despite all this, Maradona was named manager of the Argentina national team in 2008 and took the side to the World Cup quarter-finals two years later before his reign ended with a 4-0 defeat by Germany in the quarter-finals.
Various managerial roles followed for a figure who continued to divide opinion, and continued to make headlines.
He needed reconstructive surgery on his lip after one of his pet shar pei dogs bit him, and publicly recognised his son Diego Armando Junior who was born from an extra-marital affair.
A snapshot of his chaotic lifestyle came when he attended Argentina's match against Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
He unveiled a banner of himself, danced with a Nigeria fan, prayed to the heavens before the game, wildly celebrated Lionel Messi's opener, fell asleep and gave a double middle finger salute after Argentina's second goal.
Some reports suggested he needed medical treatment afterwards.
Disgraceful, inspired, entertaining, great, over the top. Diego Maradona. A life less ordinary.


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bbc--2020-11-26--Diego Maradona dies: Guillem Balague on 'the magician, the cheat, the god, the flawed genius'

It was less than a month ago that I wrote how Diego Maradona had , against all odds , reached his 60th birthday .
A day , I suggested , many had doubted this most complex of men would see .
As much as I thought I knew Maradona , I realised once I began to research my book on him that I knew virtually nothing .
And the reason for that is because there were 100 different Maradonas .
The magician , the cheat , the god , the flawed genius , the loving father , the serially unfaithful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foul-mouthed oaf , the boy from the barrio with magic in his boots and the man who made it to the top of the mountain and fell down it , his body broken by cocaine .
• None How Maradona 's tormenting of England made him an Argentine deity • None 'To be Maradona was beautiful ' - tributes and reaction Diego did n't look after himself very well , but football , to its shame , did n't look after him either .
For years while he was playing , in Argentina @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being injected with all manner of drugs to relieve the constant pain he was in , often without having a clue what was being given to him .
From the moment he joined Argentinos Juniors as a youngster , it was obvious that this was no normal player .
Today his skills would afford him greater protection .
Back then they merely served as the red rag of provocation that would guarantee he would be the victim of brutal challenges wherever he played .
Those challenges , many unpunished , left him to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throughout his career and ensured he spent much of his life in crippling pain .
Among them , during his time at Barcelona , was the notorious 1983 tackle by Athletic Club 's Andoni Goicoechea - nicknamed the Butcher of Bilbao in the UK .
Maradona was left with a broken ankle .
To this day , Goicoechea has a glass display case at home in which he keeps the boots he wore when he made that dreadful challenge , boots that to him have a more complete meaning - later in what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he felt the pressure of having stopped Maradona 's career , he would wear them to score a European Cup goal .
To Goicoechea , it is a stark reminder of the highs and lows of football .
The rules changed as a direct result of some of the injuries Maradona received .
When I interviewed him a few years ago , he told me he thought players such as Lionel Messi owed him a great deal because some of the tackles he had endured would never be allowed today .
By @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 1984 , he was on course to represent more than just a team but the hopes , dreams and aspirations of a whole country .
Then came that unforgettable quarter-final match against England in the 1986 World Cup .
That Sunday in Mexico City , the world saw one man single-handedly - in more than one sense of the phrase - lift the mood of a depressed and downtrodden nation into the stratosphere .
With two goals in the space of four minutes , he allowed them to dare to dream that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best in the world .
He did it , as we well know , first by nefarious and then spellbindingly brilliant means .
In those moments , he went from star player to legend .
One of the people closest to him said that , as he could produce goals like his second , he did n't need to score any like his first .
Maradona laughed it off , happy to represent so many frustrations and to have such a loyal following .
Last month , I also wrote that to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know the enigma that is Argentina ; a country that needs such figures to be its messiahs , to carry it to the level of greatness of which it considers itself worthy .
It also needs to be appreciated that this was a man who lived a story of incredible paradoxes , of a host of mistakes and subsequent corrections , of epic feats , of declines and resurrections .
Diego was a rebel .
He was a rebel who had power - and not only knew it but was also prepared to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good causes or friends who needed his help .
When he was a young superstar with Argentinos , the club would play friendlies in Argentina and abroad and use Diego as the star of the show to get payment .
It was the era of the first colour televisions and all the players were desperate to receive their , until then , unpaid win bonuses so they could buy one .
They only received their money , though , when the 18-year-old Diego told the Argentinos president that if they were n't paid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a pioneer for so many people in this sport and for so many aspects of the game that are now accepted as perfectly normal .
He was the first player to have a full-time agent , the first to have a physical trainer , one of the first players who would stand up and be counted and fight for the rights of the players to get a fair deal .
He was one of the first to fight for the safety of those forced to play in dangerous sweltering weather - of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup in Mexico .
He was the first player to be prepared to shout from the rooftops his belief that Fifa was rotten to the core .
And he did it well before FBI investigators began uncovering corruption within football 's world governing body .
He did it at a time when no-one wanted to rock the boat .
He rebelled because he believed in a sense of natural justice .
He believed it was the footballers who should be the stars of the show and not the governing bodies .
Throughout his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal , for more respect for talented players , including himself .
Napoli would prove to be his greatest club triumph but also the scene for his saddest decline .
He made Napoli and Napoli made him ... and then they broke him .
And he broke himself .
In his first season , the club struggled to work with him , unwilling to take on board his obvious talent .
They finished eighth .
Then they began to understand how important he was to the club , and finished third the following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to say that Maradona 's peak started after that , in the 1985-86 season , when the team clicked .
And then on the back of Argentina 's 1986 World Cup triumph , he led Napoli to their first Scudetto .
By way of proving it was no fluke , he led them to that season 's Coppa Italia as well .
This was in 1987 .
Trapped in a goldfish bowl of a city where he could not move without being pursued by a mix of fans and paparazzi , he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his luxury home .
He was already addicted , had started to miss training and was now surrounding himself with those sycophants happy to humour him along a dark path towards self-destruction while telling him how great he was and how much fun he was having .
He was already decaying .
He still managed to secure another championship with Napoli in 1989-90 .
But he was a shadow of the player he had been a few years earlier .
`` Just imagine , '' he told me with more than a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I could have been , what I could have achieved if I had been clean . ''
It is all part of the puzzle that is Maradona and what makes researching my book about him so fascinating .
Who was he really ?
Against England , he was a streetwise rewriter of rules and then a genius , all within less than 250 seconds .
As a footballer and a man , he lived a life that hit the very highest of peaks before descending into the deepest , darkest troughs of despair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the god-like status bestowed upon him , yet was seemingly incapable of surviving without it .
He was misunderstood .
As a result of being misunderstood , he felt he was unloved .
It is impossible to find any other player who represented so many things to so many people , who lived the dream he wanted , the one they wanted too .
But what I will remember most is not the blunt , rude , overbearing character he could undoubtedly be but rather the man who was kind and considerate .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a dozen or so Argentina shirts put out for him to sign and instead pick the top of my beloved Biggleswade United , the non-league club where I am chairman , and then ask me if I wanted him to be photographed with him holding it up .
We will not see his like again .
Guillem Balague will be writing a regular column throughout the season and also appearing every Thursday on BBC Radio 5 Live 's Football Daily podcast , when the focus will be on European football .
You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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It was less than a month ago that I wrote how Diego Maradona had, against all odds, reached his 60th birthday. A day, I suggested, many had doubted this most complex of men would see.
As we mourn his passing, it seems almost irrelevant to say that we could all see this coming, that we knew his body was gradually giving up, and his mind was beginning to struggle, because somehow where Diego Armando Maradona was concerned, the normal rules never seemed to apply.
As much as I thought I knew Maradona, I realised once I began to research my book on him that I knew virtually nothing.
And the reason for that is because there were 100 different Maradonas. The magician, the cheat, the god, the flawed genius, the loving father, the serially unfaithful husband, the generous benefactor, the foul-mouthed oaf, the boy from the barrio with magic in his boots and the man who made it to the top of the mountain and fell down it, his body broken by cocaine.
Diego didn't look after himself very well, but football, to its shame, didn't look after him either. For years while he was playing, in Argentina, Spain and Italy, he was being injected with all manner of drugs to relieve the constant pain he was in, often without having a clue what was being given to him.
From the moment he joined Argentinos Juniors as a youngster, it was obvious that this was no normal player. Today his skills would afford him greater protection. Back then they merely served as the red rag of provocation that would guarantee he would be the victim of brutal challenges wherever he played.
Those challenges, many unpunished, left him to deal with a host of dreadful injuries throughout his career and ensured he spent much of his life in crippling pain.
Among them, during his time at Barcelona, was the notorious 1983 tackle by Athletic Club's Andoni Goicoechea - nicknamed the Butcher of Bilbao in the UK. Maradona was left with a broken ankle. To this day, Goicoechea has a glass display case at home in which he keeps the boots he wore when he made that dreadful challenge, boots that to him have a more complete meaning - later in what was a terrible week for him too as he felt the pressure of having stopped Maradona's career, he would wear them to score a European Cup goal. To Goicoechea, it is a stark reminder of the highs and lows of football.
The rules changed as a direct result of some of the injuries Maradona received. When I interviewed him a few years ago, he told me he thought players such as Lionel Messi owed him a great deal because some of the tackles he had endured would never be allowed today.
By the time he had arrived at Napoli in 1984, he was on course to represent more than just a team but the hopes, dreams and aspirations of a whole country. Then came that unforgettable quarter-final match against England in the 1986 World Cup.
That Sunday in Mexico City, the world saw one man single-handedly - in more than one sense of the phrase - lift the mood of a depressed and downtrodden nation into the stratosphere. With two goals in the space of four minutes, he allowed them to dare to dream that they, like him, could be the best in the world. He did it, as we well know, first by nefarious and then spellbindingly brilliant means.
In those moments, he went from star player to legend.
One of the people closest to him said that, as he could produce goals like his second, he didn't need to score any like his first. Maradona laughed it off, happy to represent so many frustrations and to have such a loyal following.
Last month, I also wrote that to understand Diego properly, you have to know the enigma that is Argentina; a country that needs such figures to be its messiahs, to carry it to the level of greatness of which it considers itself worthy. It also needs to be appreciated that this was a man who lived a story of incredible paradoxes, of a host of mistakes and subsequent corrections, of epic feats, of declines and resurrections.
Diego was a rebel. He was a rebel who had power - and not only knew it but was also prepared to use it frequently for any number of good causes or friends who needed his help.
When he was a young superstar with Argentinos, the club would play friendlies in Argentina and abroad and use Diego as the star of the show to get payment. It was the era of the first colour televisions and all the players were desperate to receive their, until then, unpaid win bonuses so they could buy one. They only received their money, though, when the 18-year-old Diego told the Argentinos president that if they weren't paid then he wouldn't play.
He was a pioneer for so many people in this sport and for so many aspects of the game that are now accepted as perfectly normal.
He was the first player to have a full-time agent, the first to have a physical trainer, one of the first players who would stand up and be counted and fight for the rights of the players to get a fair deal.
He was one of the first to fight for the safety of those forced to play in dangerous sweltering weather - of the sort experienced at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. He was the first player to be prepared to shout from the rooftops his belief that Fifa was rotten to the core.
And he did it well before FBI investigators began uncovering corruption within football's world governing body. He did it at a time when no-one wanted to rock the boat.
He rebelled because he believed in a sense of natural justice. He believed it was the footballers who should be the stars of the show and not the governing bodies. Throughout his career, he fought for a fairer deal, for more respect for talented players, including himself.
Napoli would prove to be his greatest club triumph but also the scene for his saddest decline. He made Napoli and Napoli made him... and then they broke him. And he broke himself.
In his first season, the club struggled to work with him, unwilling to take on board his obvious talent. They finished eighth.
So it might be fair to say that Maradona's peak started after that, in the 1985-86 season, when the team clicked. Then they began to understand how important he was to the club, and finished third the following year.
And then on the back of Argentina's 1986 World Cup triumph, he led Napoli to their first Scudetto. By way of proving it was no fluke, he led them to that season's Coppa Italia as well.
This was in 1987. Trapped in a goldfish bowl of a city where he could not move without being pursued by a mix of fans and paparazzi, he had resorted to taking cocaine in the toilet of his luxury home. He was already addicted, had started to miss training and was now surrounding himself with those sycophants happy to humour him along a dark path towards self-destruction while telling him how great he was and how much fun he was having.
He was already decaying.
He still managed to secure another championship with Napoli in 1989-90. But he was a shadow of the player he had been a few years earlier.
"Just imagine," he told me with more than a small sense of regret, "what I could have been, what I could have achieved if I had been clean."
It is all part of the puzzle that is Maradona and what makes researching my book about him so fascinating.
Who was he really? Against England, he was a streetwise rewriter of rules and then a genius, all within less than 250 seconds. As a footballer and a man, he lived a life that hit the very highest of peaks before descending into the deepest, darkest troughs of despair. He was unable to cope with the god-like status bestowed upon him, yet was seemingly incapable of surviving without it.
He was misunderstood. As a result of being misunderstood, he felt he was unloved. It is impossible to find any other player who represented so many things to so many people, who lived the dream he wanted, the one they wanted too.
But what I will remember most is not the blunt, rude, overbearing character he could undoubtedly be but rather the man who was kind and considerate. I remember the man prepared to ignore a dozen or so Argentina shirts put out for him to sign and instead pick the top of my beloved Biggleswade United, the non-league club where I am chairman, and then ask me if I wanted him to be photographed with him holding it up.
We will not see his like again.
Maradona with a Biggleswade United shirt? Here's the evidence
Guillem Balague will be writing a regular column throughout the season and also appearing every Thursday on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast, when the focus will be on European football.
You can download the latest Football Daily podcast here.


bbc--2020-11-26--Diego Maradona dies: Three days of mourning begin in Argentina as tributes pour in

Last updated on .From the section Football Today 's football superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo `` could not even dream '' of being admired as much as Diego Maradona was , says his former Argentina team-mate Ossie Ardiles .
His body will lie in state at the Casa Rosada , the presidential palace in Buenos Aires , during that time .
`` To be Diego Maradona was incredibly beautiful , '' Ardiles told the BBC .
`` But on the other hand , it was not easy at all .
Right from a really early age , he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He did n't have a normal childhood , he never had normal teenage years .
`` Everybody wanted to be with him , everybody wanted a piece of him , so it was incredibly difficult . ''
• None How Maradona 's tormenting of England made him an Argentine deity Maradona , who played for clubs including Barcelona and Napoli , was captain when Argentina won the 1986 World Cup , scoring the famous 'Hand of God ' goal against England in the quarter-finals .
Former Tottenham midfielder Ardiles , who played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said he was `` a god '' in Argentina , in Naples and all around the world .
`` He will be remembered as a genius in football , '' he added .
`` You can see the extraordinary amount of interest that he generates .
`` People like [ Juventus and Portugal striker ] Ronaldo , or people like [ Barcelona and Argentina forward ] Messi , they could n't even dream of having this kind of admiration .
`` That was the Maradona phenomenon - all the time . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ place on Maradona 's body later on Wednesday after he died at about midday local time at his home in Tigre , near Buenos Aires .
The former Argentina attacking midfielder and manager had successful surgery on a brain blood clot earlier in November and was to be treated for alcohol dependency .
A minute 's silence took place before Wednesday 's Champions League matches and the same will happen before all other European fixtures this week .
Messi and Ronaldo were among current players to pay tribute , while Brazilian football great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would `` play ball together in the sky '' .
`` There was a banner in Argentina , one year ago , that I read that said : 'No matter what you have done with your life , Diego , it matters what you do for our lives , ' '' former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss Guardiola added .
`` It expresses perfectly what this guy gave us .
The man of joy and pleasure and his commitment for world football . ''
Former Tottenham manager and Argentina defender Mauricio Pochettino said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you were my hero and friend .
I was so fortunate to have shared football and life with you . ''
The Vatican said Pope Francis , an Argentine and a football fan , would be remembering Maradona in his prayers .
In Argentina , Wednesday 's match between Sport Club Internacional and Maradona 's former club Boca Juniors was postponed .
Fans flocked to La Bombonera , Boca Juniors ' stadium in Buenos Aires , where many were in tears - despite , in the case of some , being too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They also congregated in the San Andres neighbourhood , where Maradona lived , and to La Plata , where he most recently was manager of local club Gimnasia y Esgrima .
In the country 's capital , `` gracias Diego '' replaced train information on digital metro signs , while fans sang La Mano De Dios ( The Hand Of God ) in city suburbs .
Thousands of miles away , they also gathered outside Napoli 's San Paolo stadium , which was lit up in tribute to the man who scored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Italian club .
Fireworks erupted in the sky as those below , clad in Maradona shirts and even Maradona face masks , chanted and wept .
Maradona was n't just a sportsman for Argentinians , he was an icon , a political player and of course , a loveable rogue .
There is deep sadness as people prepare to pay their respects to their superstar footballer .
But his influence goes beyond Argentina - South Americans are proud of their footballing heritage so this news has resonated across the region .
In neighbouring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the title of world 's best footballer , Maradona 's death was headline news - much of the rivalry between the two countries can be put down to the two players , such is the passion for the beautiful game here .
But rivalry was put aside with Pele paying tribute to Maradona as a dear friend .
`` One day , I hope , we will have a kick about together in heaven , '' he said .
A statement from Napoli said : `` Everyone is waiting for our words @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a pain such as this that we are going through ?
`` Now is the moment for tears .
Then there will be the moment for words .
`` We are in mourning .
We feel like a boxer who has been knocked out .
We are in shock .
A devastating blow for both city and club . ''
A day of mourning will take place in Naples on Thursday .
The mayor of the city , Luigi de Magistris , has called for the Stadio San Paolo be renamed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Radio 5 Live 's Football Daily podcast , Paul Elliott , who played against Maradona while at Pisa , said : `` I have to say it was remarkable .
There was a sublime talent that this man had , an aura , a presence , and you know when you feel a sense of energy .
`` Napoli is a very poor part of the south of Italy , but their whole world was built around Maradona and Napoli .
`` If you look at where the club was when he arrived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the key and the catalyst to the success that they had , and the way he just gave everybody hope .
`` That was just by his remarkable , sublime talent . ''

Last updated on .From the section Football
Diego Maradona (centre) and Ossie Ardiles (right) played together at the 1982 World Cup
Today's football superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo "could not even dream" of being admired as much as Diego Maradona was, says his former Argentina team-mate Ossie Ardiles.
Three days of national mourning have begun in Argentina after Maradona died on Wednesday at the age of 60.
His body will lie in state at the Casa Rosada, the presidential palace in Buenos Aires, during that time.
"To be Diego Maradona was incredibly beautiful," Ardiles told the BBC.
"But on the other hand, it was not easy at all. Right from a really early age, he was subject to the press all the time. He didn't have a normal childhood, he never had normal teenage years.
"Everybody wanted to be with him, everybody wanted a piece of him, so it was incredibly difficult."
Maradona, who played for clubs including Barcelona and Napoli, was captain when Argentina won the 1986 World Cup, scoring the famous 'Hand of God' goal against England in the quarter-finals.
Former Tottenham midfielder Ardiles, who played alongside Maradona at the 1982 World Cup, said he was "a god" in Argentina, in Naples and all around the world.
"He will be remembered as a genius in football," he added. "You can see the extraordinary amount of interest that he generates.
"People like [Juventus and Portugal striker] Ronaldo, or people like [Barcelona and Argentina forward] Messi, they couldn't even dream of having this kind of admiration.
"That was the Maradona phenomenon - all the time."
A post-mortem examination was due to take place on Maradona's body later on Wednesday after he died at about midday local time at his home in Tigre, near Buenos Aires.
The former Argentina attacking midfielder and manager had successful surgery on a brain blood clot earlier in November and was to be treated for alcohol dependency.
A minute's silence took place before Wednesday's Champions League matches and the same will happen before all other European fixtures this week.
Messi and Ronaldo were among current players to pay tribute, while Brazilian football great Pele said he hoped one day they would "play ball together in the sky".
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Maradona "made world football better".
"There was a banner in Argentina, one year ago, that I read that said: 'No matter what you have done with your life, Diego, it matters what you do for our lives,'" former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss Guardiola added.
"It expresses perfectly what this guy gave us. The man of joy and pleasure and his commitment for world football."
Former Tottenham manager and Argentina defender Mauricio Pochettino said: "Broken with pain. Diego, you were my hero and friend. I was so fortunate to have shared football and life with you."
The Vatican said Pope Francis, an Argentine and a football fan, would be remembering Maradona in his prayers.
Fans mourn their hero
In Argentina, Wednesday's match between Sport Club Internacional and Maradona's former club Boca Juniors was postponed.
Fans flocked to La Bombonera, Boca Juniors' stadium in Buenos Aires, where many were in tears - despite, in the case of some, being too young to remember Maradona's playing days.
They also congregated in the San Andres neighbourhood, where Maradona lived, and to La Plata, where he most recently was manager of local club Gimnasia y Esgrima.
In the country's capital, "gracias Diego" replaced train information on digital metro signs, while fans sang La Mano De Dios (The Hand Of God) in city suburbs.
Thousands of miles away, they also gathered outside Napoli's San Paolo stadium, which was lit up in tribute to the man who scored 81 goals in 188 appearances for the Italian club.
Fireworks erupted in the sky as those below, clad in Maradona shirts and even Maradona face masks, chanted and wept.
Maradona wasn't just a sportsman for Argentinians, he was an icon, a political player and of course, a loveable rogue. There is deep sadness as people prepare to pay their respects to their superstar footballer.
But his influence goes beyond Argentina - South Americans are proud of their footballing heritage so this news has resonated across the region.
In neighbouring Brazil, where their man Pele vied for the title of world's best footballer, Maradona's death was headline news - much of the rivalry between the two countries can be put down to the two players, such is the passion for the beautiful game here.
But rivalry was put aside with Pele paying tribute to Maradona as a dear friend.
"One day, I hope, we will have a kick about together in heaven," he said.
A statement from Napoli said: "Everyone is waiting for our words but what words could we possibly use for a pain such as this that we are going through?
"Now is the moment for tears. Then there will be the moment for words.
"We are in mourning. We feel like a boxer who has been knocked out. We are in shock. A devastating blow for both city and club."
A day of mourning will take place in Naples on Thursday.
The mayor of the city, Luigi de Magistris, has called for the Stadio San Paolo be renamed in honour of Maradona.
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast, Paul Elliott, who played against Maradona while at Pisa, said: "I have to say it was remarkable. There was a sublime talent that this man had, an aura, a presence, and you know when you feel a sense of energy.
"Napoli is a very poor part of the south of Italy, but their whole world was built around Maradona and Napoli.
"If you look at where the club was when he arrived, the impact of one man unequivocally was the key and the catalyst to the success that they had, and the way he just gave everybody hope.
"That was just by his remarkable, sublime talent."


bbc--2020-11-26--Brisbane Heat collapse as Sydney Thunder reach Women's Big Bash final

Last updated on .From the section Women 's Cricket Sydney Thunder pulled off a remarkable 12-run win over Brisbane Heat to reach the final of the Women 's Big Bash League .
Hannah Darlington , 18 , took 3-19 , while Sammy-Jo Johnson claimed 2-14 against her former side .
The Thunder will meet Melbourne Stars in the final on Saturday at 08:10 GMT .
Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont will come up against England team-mates Nat Sciver and Katherine Brunt , who helped the Stars beat Perth Scorchers on Wednesday , at the same venue on Sunday .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra , plus text commentary on the BBC Sport website .
Beaumont had a hand in two run-outs , having scored a 20-ball 27 in the Thunder 's 143-6 .
Knight , the England captain , made 17 for Thunder , who were grateful for Rachael Haynes ' well-paced unbeaten 48 off 44 deliveries .
The Heat 's chase unravelled with two run-outs in three balls in the 16th over .
Georgia Voll was well short as Kimmince called for a second to deep mid-wicket , before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ de Klerk for 27 with a direct hit - and Johnson combined to remove Amelia Kerr .
With 15 needed off 19 balls , the Heat were still favourites , but the powerful Kimmince - having hit two fours and four sixes - was bowled via inside edge and pad as she attempted a reverse sweep .
Seamer Darlington struck twice in two balls to hasten the slide , and Johnson took a smart return catch to seal Thunder 's victory .
`` That 's the reason I play cricket - I love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the match Darlington .
Johnson said : `` I thought they had it in the bag .
What a fantastic game - what a spectacle . ''
The Thunder are chasing their first title since the inaugural WBBL in 2015-16 , while the Stars will make their first appearance in the final .
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Last updated on .From the section Women's Cricket
Sammy-Jo Johnson (second from right) joined Sydney Thunder from Brisbane Heat after last season's Big Bash
Women's Big Bash League semi-final, North Sydney Oval Sydney Thunder 143-6 (20 overs): Haynes 48* (44), De Klerk 2-11 Brisbane Heat 131 (18.3 overs): L Kimmince 37 (17), Darlington 3-19, Johnson 2-14 Sydney Thunder won by 12 runs Scorecard
Sydney Thunder pulled off a remarkable 12-run win over Brisbane Heat to reach the final of the Women's Big Bash League.
Chasing 144, the Heat - champions for the past two seasons - collapsed from 119-4 to 131 all out despite Laura Kimmince's 37 off 17 balls in Sydney.
Hannah Darlington, 18, took 3-19, while Sammy-Jo Johnson claimed 2-14 against her former side.
The Thunder will meet Melbourne Stars in the final on Saturday at 08:10 GMT.
Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont will come up against England team-mates Nat Sciver and Katherine Brunt, who helped the Stars beat Perth Scorchers on Wednesday, at the same venue on Sunday.
There will be live commentary on the final on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, plus text commentary on the BBC Sport website.
Beaumont had a hand in two run-outs, having scored a 20-ball 27 in the Thunder's 143-6.
Knight, the England captain, made 17 for Thunder, who were grateful for Rachael Haynes' well-paced unbeaten 48 off 44 deliveries.
The Heat's chase unravelled with two run-outs in three balls in the 16th over.
Georgia Voll was well short as Kimmince called for a second to deep mid-wicket, before Beaumont - who had earlier dismissed Nadine de Klerk for 27 with a direct hit - and Johnson combined to remove Amelia Kerr.
With 15 needed off 19 balls, the Heat were still favourites, but the powerful Kimmince - having hit two fours and four sixes - was bowled via inside edge and pad as she attempted a reverse sweep.
Seamer Darlington struck twice in two balls to hasten the slide, and Johnson took a smart return catch to seal Thunder's victory.
"That's the reason I play cricket - I love situations like that," said player of the match Darlington.
Johnson said: "I thought they had it in the bag. What a fantastic game - what a spectacle."
The Thunder are chasing their first title since the inaugural WBBL in 2015-16, while the Stars will make their first appearance in the final.


bbc--2020-11-25--Guardiola says more goals will come as Foden secures progress for wasteful Man City

Last updated on .From the section European Football Manager Pep Guardiola insisted the goals will come after Manchester City dominated Olympiakos to secure progress to the Champions League knockout stages with two games to spare .
City were comfortable throughout against the Greek champions but 20-year-old England international Phil Foden scored the only goal after 36 minutes when he slotted in from Raheem Sterling 's delightful back-pass .
Olympiakos failed to register a shot , or indeed even a touch in City 's box , until the 88th-minute , but Ilkay Gundogan blazed wide and Bernardo Silva was denied at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to their tally , despite 22 attempts at goal .
`` It will come .
We would love to do more , but one day it will come and we will break everything , '' Guardiola said .
`` We played really well in all departments .
We are already in the next round , now we can focus on the Premier League and the other competitions . ''
• None Reaction to Olympiakos v Man City followed by coverage of Liverpool v Atalanta • None What can be decided in the Champions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bruyne was left out of the squad but City welcomed back club record goalscorer Sergio Aguero from injury for the final 13 minutes as they began a spell of 11 games before the end of 2020 .
There was a moment of silence prior to kick-off , following news of the death of football legend Diego Maradona at the age of 60 .
City could not have wished for an easier start to their busy end-of-year schedule , but Sterling 's assist for Foden was a rare moment of quality when it mattered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finish was his seventh goal involvement in his past 10 appearances in Europe 's elite competition - and he has now been involved in 25 goals in 40 starts for City in all competitions .
Indeed , his 10 goals in all competitions for City in 2020 is - excluding penalties - the most by any Premier League midfielder this calendar year .
Olympiakos offered almost nothing in attack themselves with their two shots arriving in the closing minutes as City 's profligacy offered their opponents hope of an unlikely point .
Four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and their 10 goals - as many as they have managed in eight Premier League games - undoubtedly represents a satisfying European campaign to date - one which manager Guardiola said he is `` fully optimistic '' about .
But , three months on from their painful shock defeat by Lyon at last season 's quarter-final stage , Guardiola can only expect similar wastefulness to be punished deeper into the competition .
After slumping to a 2-0 defeat against Tottenham on Saturday , Guardiola said City could not expect Argentine striker Aguero to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
City , 13th in the Premier League and eight points behind leaders Spurs , albeit with a game in hand , have made their worst start since 2008 .
Typically ruthless under Guardiola , they have not scored more than once in a Premier League game since a 5-2 defeat by Leicester in September .
Despite victory over Olympiakos , this was the latest reminder of how crucial Aguero is to his side .
The 32-year-old returned to the bench at the weekend after a four-game absence , having suffered a hamstring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in only his third game since a four-month lay-off due to a knee problem .
Though it has been a different story for City in Europe so far , Aguero 's ability to remain injury-free will be crucial for the battles ahead - beginning with Burnley on Saturday as they look to make up ground in the Premier League .
• None Manchester City have won their opening four games in a Champions League campaign for the second time , also doing so in 2017-18 when they won their first five .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the Champions League group stages in all 12 attempts as a coach - the best 100 % record of any manager .
• None Excluding qualifiers , City have kept three consecutive clean sheets in major European competition for the first time since 1969-70 .
• None Phil Foden has scored five goals and made two assists in his 10 starts for club and country this season .
• None Olympiakos have lost 14 of their last 18 Champions League games and have lost each of their last three without scoring .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ GMT on Saturday , before travelling to Porto in their penultimate Champions League group game next Tuesday ( 20:00 ) .
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Last updated on .From the section European Football
Phil Foden has been involved in seven goals in his last 10 Champions League appearances
Manager Pep Guardiola insisted the goals will come after Manchester City dominated Olympiakos to secure progress to the Champions League knockout stages with two games to spare.
Guardiola's side required one point from their match in Piraeus to reach the last-16 and victory on Wednesday ensures they remain firm favourites to finish top of Group C.
City were comfortable throughout against the Greek champions but 20-year-old England international Phil Foden scored the only goal after 36 minutes when he slotted in from Raheem Sterling's delightful back-pass.
Olympiakos failed to register a shot, or indeed even a touch in City's box, until the 88th-minute, but Ilkay Gundogan blazed wide and Bernardo Silva was denied at close range as City failed to add to their tally, despite 22 attempts at goal.
"It will come. We would love to do more, but one day it will come and we will break everything," Guardiola said.
"We played really well in all departments. We are already in the next round, now we can focus on the Premier League and the other competitions."
Midfielder Kevin de Bruyne was left out of the squad but City welcomed back club record goalscorer Sergio Aguero from injury for the final 13 minutes as they began a spell of 11 games before the end of 2020.
There was a moment of silence prior to kick-off, following news of the death of football legend Diego Maradona at the age of 60.
Foden the difference in one-sided game
City could not have wished for an easier start to their busy end-of-year schedule, but Sterling's assist for Foden was a rare moment of quality when it mattered in attack.
Foden's subsequent well-taken finish was his seventh goal involvement in his past 10 appearances in Europe's elite competition - and he has now been involved in 25 goals in 40 starts for City in all competitions.
Indeed, his 10 goals in all competitions for City in 2020 is - excluding penalties - the most by any Premier League midfielder this calendar year.
Olympiakos offered almost nothing in attack themselves with their two shots arriving in the closing minutes as City's profligacy offered their opponents hope of an unlikely point.
Four wins from as many group matches, and their 10 goals - as many as they have managed in eight Premier League games - undoubtedly represents a satisfying European campaign to date - one which manager Guardiola said he is "fully optimistic" about.
But, three months on from their painful shock defeat by Lyon at last season's quarter-final stage, Guardiola can only expect similar wastefulness to be punished deeper into the competition.
City desperate for Aguero return
Sergio Aguero had gone 230 days without a goal before scoring his 40th Champions League goal against Porto on 21 October
After slumping to a 2-0 defeat against Tottenham on Saturday, Guardiola said City could not expect Argentine striker Aguero to solve all the problems his side face.
City, 13th in the Premier League and eight points behind leaders Spurs, albeit with a game in hand, have made their worst start since 2008. Typically ruthless under Guardiola, they have not scored more than once in a Premier League game since a 5-2 defeat by Leicester in September.
Despite victory over Olympiakos, this was the latest reminder of how crucial Aguero is to his side.
The 32-year-old returned to the bench at the weekend after a four-game absence, having suffered a hamstring strain against West Ham on 24 October in only his third game since a four-month lay-off due to a knee problem.
Though it has been a different story for City in Europe so far, Aguero's ability to remain injury-free will be crucial for the battles ahead - beginning with Burnley on Saturday as they look to make up ground in the Premier League.
Guardiola's perfect group stage record - the stats
Manchester City have won their opening four games in a Champions League campaign for the second time, also doing so in 2017-18 when they won their first five.
City manager Pep Guardiola has progressed from the Champions League group stages in all 12 attempts as a coach - the best 100% record of any manager.
Excluding qualifiers, City have kept three consecutive clean sheets in major European competition for the first time since 1969-70.
Phil Foden has scored five goals and made two assists in his 10 starts for club and country this season.
Olympiakos have lost 14 of their last 18 Champions League games and have lost each of their last three without scoring.
What's next?
Manchester City host Burnley on at 15:00 GMT on Saturday, before travelling to Porto in their penultimate Champions League group game next Tuesday (20:00).
Player of the match Sterling Raheem Sterling with an average of 7.39 Olympiakos Olympiakos Olympiakos
Man City Manchester City Manchester City Olympiakos Avg Squad number 3 Player name Rúben Semedo Average rating 6.71 Squad number 10 Player name Pepe Average rating 6.63 Squad number 1 Player name José Sá Average rating 6.61 Squad number 24 Player name Ba Average rating 6.27 Squad number 17 Player name Vrousai Average rating 6.24 Squad number 5 Player name Bouchalakis Average rating 6.14 Squad number 21 Player name Dräger Average rating 6.11 Squad number 6 Player name M'Vila Average rating 6.06 Squad number 4 Player name Mady Camara Average rating 5.94 Squad number 2 Player name Soudani Average rating 5.94 Squad number 7 Player name Fortounis Average rating 5.85 Squad number 19 Player name Masouras Average rating 5.85 Squad number 13 Player name Rafinha Average rating 5.81 Squad number 66 Player name Cissé Average rating 5.52 Manchester City Avg Squad number 7 Player name Sterling Average rating 7.39 Squad number 20 Player name Bernardo Silva Average rating 7.16 Squad number 9 Player name Gabriel Jesus Average rating 7.02 Squad number 10 Player name Agüero Average rating 6.67 Squad number 27 Player name João Cancelo Average rating 6.58 Squad number 69 Player name Doyle Average rating 6.58 Squad number 31 Player name Ederson Average rating 6.51 Squad number 5 Player name Stones Average rating 6.45 Squad number 3 Player name Rúben Dias Average rating 6.44 Squad number 25 Player name Fernandinho Average rating 6.43 Squad number 8 Player name Gündogan Average rating 6.20 Squad number 26 Player name Mahrez Average rating 6.09 Squad number 16 Player name Rodri Average rating 6.01 Squad number 22 Player name Mendy Average rating 5.75 Squad number 11 Player name Zinchenko Average rating 5.63 Squad number 47 Player name Foden Average rating 4.86
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Match Stats
Live Text Line-ups Olympiakos Formation 5-4-1 1 Sá 21 Dräger 24 Ba 3 Borges Semedo 66 Cissé 13 Ferreira de Souza 19 Masouras 6 M'Vila 10 Figueiredo Rodrigues 4 Camara 7 Fortounis 1 Sá
21 Dräger Substituted for Vrousai at 66' minutes
24 Ba
3 Borges Semedo
66 Cissé
13 Ferreira de Souza Booked at 39mins
19 Masouras Substituted for Soudani at 78' minutes
6 M'Vila
10 Figueiredo Rodrigues Substituted for Bouchalakis at 71' minutes
4 Camara
7 Fortounis Substitutes 2 Soudani
5 Bouchalakis
12 Vinagre
14 Androutsos
17 Vrousai
34 Papadopoulos
44 Karargyris
53 Nikolis
54 Kitsos
56 Tsavos
88 Tzolakis
90 Sourlis Man City Formation 4-2-3-1 31 Ederson 27 Cancelo 5 Stones 3 Rúben Dias 22 Mendy 16 Rodri 8 Gündogan 7 Sterling 20 Bernardo Silva 47 Foden 9 Gabriel Jesus 31 Ederson
27 Cancelo
5 Stones
3 Rúben Dias Booked at 54mins
22 Mendy Substituted for Zinchenko at 78' minutes
16 Rodri Substituted for Fernandinho at 76' minutes
8 Gündogan Booked at 86mins Substituted for Doyle at 86' minutes
7 Sterling Booked at 39mins Substituted for Mahrez at 76' minutes
20 Bernardo Silva
47 Foden
9 Gabriel Jesus Substituted for Agüero at 78' minutes Substitutes 10 Agüero
11 Zinchenko
13 Steffen
14 Laporte
21 F Torres
25 Fernandinho
26 Mahrez
33 Carson
50 García
61 Nmecha
69 Doyle
80 Palmer Referee: Davide Massa Match Stats Live Text Post update Match ends, Olympiakos 0, Manchester City 1. Full Time Second Half ends, Olympiakos 0, Manchester City 1. Post update Rúben Dias (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Post update Foul by Pape Abou Cissé (Olympiakos). Post update Foul by Sergio Agüero (Manchester City). Post update Ousseynou Ba (Olympiakos) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Post update Attempt missed. Pape Abou Cissé (Olympiakos) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Mady Camara with a cross. Post update Hand ball by Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City). Post update Attempt missed. Konstantinos Fortounis (Olympiakos) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Post update Fernandinho (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Post update Foul by Rúben Semedo (Olympiakos). Substitution Substitution, Manchester City. Tommy Doyle replaces Ilkay Gündogan. Booking Ilkay Gündogan (Manchester City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Post update Foul by Ilkay Gündogan (Manchester City). Post update Konstantinos Fortounis (Olympiakos) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Post update Foul by Fernandinho (Manchester City). Post update Hillal Soudani (Olympiakos) wins a free kick on the right wing. Post update Offside, Olympiakos. Pape Abou Cissé tries a through ball, but Hillal Soudani is caught offside. Post update Offside, Olympiakos. Pape Abou Cissé tries a through ball, but Hillal Soudani is caught offside. Post update Foul by João Cancelo (Manchester City). Page 1 of 5 rewind previous Navigate to the next page next Navigate to the last page forward


bbc--2020-11-26--Wales v England: George Ford returns to starting XV

Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union Fly-half George Ford returns to the starting XV for England 's Autumn Nations Cup match with Wales in Llanelli on Saturday .
The starting forward pack is unchanged from the 18-7 victory against Ireland .
Hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie , flanker Jack Willis and back Anthony Watson are named among the replacements for the Group A match .
• None Maro Itoje has 'five golden years ahead ' , says forwards coach Matt Proudfoot • None Scrum-half Lloyd Williams set for first Wales start for four years England are unbeaten in the Autumn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win over Ireland following a 40-0 defeat of Georgia .
Victory against Wales would ensure England finish top of Group A , meaning they would compete for the title against the winner of Group B on 6 December .
France will emerge victorious in the other group if they beat Italy on Saturday .
`` We 're expecting another tough match and at the home of Welsh rugby where the heart and soul of their game is , '' said head coach Eddie Jones .
Ford made his comeback from injury off the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his starting position with Ollie Lawrence 's hip issue ensuring the need for a backline reshuffle .
`` We 've picked the best 23 players for the battle and we 're looking forward to it greatly , '' added Jones .
`` Twelve months ago , Wales were Grand Slam champions and three points from a World Cup final , so we know what they are capable of . ''
Cowan-Dickie and Watson both return to the matchday squad after injury , while Willis - who made his debut against Georgia - is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ben Earl is also named on the bench , with Jones opting for a split of six forwards and two backs .
The Bristol flanker revealed on Tuesday he had been training as a back in case he is needed to cover that area .
`` Obviously I 'm a flanker first and foremost , but a little bit of versatility does n't harm and I am happy to do whatever job is required of me , '' Earl said .
`` At the end of the day tackling is tackling , running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and rucking is rucking .
`` If anything you get a bit more open space in the backs , so it is something to get excited about . ''
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Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
George Ford was on the bench for England against Ireland after recovering from an Achilles injury
Autumn Nations Cup: Group A - Wales v England Venue: Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli Date: Saturday, 28 November Kick-off: 16:00 GMT Coverage: Listen to commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru and follow live text on the BBC Sport website and app.
Fly-half George Ford returns to the starting XV for England's Autumn Nations Cup match with Wales in Llanelli on Saturday.
Captain Owen Farrell switches to inside centre with Henry Slade making up the midfield.
The starting forward pack is unchanged from the 18-7 victory against Ireland.
Hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie, flanker Jack Willis and back Anthony Watson are named among the replacements for the Group A match.
Opposing head coaches Eddie Jones and Wayne Pivac warm up for the Autumn Nations Cup match on Saturday
England are unbeaten in the Autumn Nations Cup so far, with the win over Ireland following a 40-0 defeat of Georgia.
Victory against Wales would ensure England finish top of Group A, meaning they would compete for the title against the winner of Group B on 6 December.
France will emerge victorious in the other group if they beat Italy on Saturday.
"We're expecting another tough match and at the home of Welsh rugby where the heart and soul of their game is," said head coach Eddie Jones.
Ford made his comeback from injury off the bench against the Irish and now regains his starting position with Ollie Lawrence's hip issue ensuring the need for a backline reshuffle.
"We've picked the best 23 players for the battle and we're looking forward to it greatly," added Jones.
"Twelve months ago, Wales were Grand Slam champions and three points from a World Cup final, so we know what they are capable of."
Earl trains with backs as six forwards named on bench
Cowan-Dickie and Watson both return to the matchday squad after injury, while Willis - who made his debut against Georgia - is recalled after missing out against Ireland.
Ben Earl is also named on the bench, with Jones opting for a split of six forwards and two backs.
The Bristol flanker revealed on Tuesday he had been training as a back in case he is needed to cover that area.
"Obviously I'm a flanker first and foremost, but a little bit of versatility doesn't harm and I am happy to do whatever job is required of me," Earl said.
"At the end of the day tackling is tackling, running with ball is running with the ball and rucking is rucking.
"If anything you get a bit more open space in the backs, so it is something to get excited about."
Jones says naming starting XV is 'archaic'
Jones said he felt his forwards-heavy bench had the "right balance in terms of having the strongest team on in the last 20 minutes of the game".
But England's head coach questioned why he is required to name his starting XV days before the match and suggested a different system for the future.
"It is very much a 23-man squad," he said.
"The rule of naming a starting XV and a finishing eight is quite archaic and we should be allowed to name a squad of 23 and pick on the day who starts and who finishes.
"It would add a bit more drama to the game. Two hours before kick-off the teamsheets are provided and then you know who you are playing against."
England team to face Wales
England: Daly; Joseph, Slade, Farrell, May; Ford, Youngs; M Vunipola, George, Sinckler, Itoje, Launchbury, Curry, Underhill, B Vunipola.
Replacements: Cowan-Dickie, Genge, Stuart, Hill, Earl, Willis, Robson, Watson.


bbc--2020-11-27--Diego Maradona: Footballer laid to rest as Argentina grieves

`` If you do n't jump , you 're English , '' is one of the favourite chants of Argentinians @ @ @ @ @ England and THAT goal - the Hand of God - something many here saw as @ @ @ @ @ the Falklands War , known here as the Malvinas .

"If you don't jump, you're English," is one of the favourite chants of Argentinians about the 1986 match with England and THAT goal - the Hand of God - something many here saw as a sort of payback after the Falklands War, known here as the Malvinas.


bbc--2020-11-26--Diego Maradona: Argentina football icon's off-pitch politics

After one visit to the Vatican , he said : `` I went in and saw the golden ceiling .
@ @ @ @ @ : how can [ he ] ... live with a golden ceiling and then go @ @ @ @ @ the boys with the belly like that .
I stopped believing , because I was @ @ @ @ @ in his autobiography .

After one visit to the Vatican, he said: "I went in and saw the golden ceiling. And I thought to myself: how can [he]... live with a golden ceiling and then go to poor countries and kiss the boys with the belly like that. I stopped believing, because I was seeing," he said in his autobiography.


bbc--2020-11-26--Paris police officers suspended over beating of black music producer

As he arrived at police headquarters on Thursday with his lawyer to file a complaint , Michel told reporters : @ @ @ @ @ been protecting me attacked me .
I did nothing to deserve this .
I just @ @ @ @ @ be punished according to the law . ''

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bbc--2020-11-26--Australian 'war crimes': Troops to be fired over Afghan killings

Two more soldiers are reported to have been sacked already .
They are reported by Australian media to have been @ @ @ @ @ an Afghan man in a field , a case that was the subject of a @ @ @

Two soldiers have been sacked already, according to Nine Entertainment newspapers. They are reported to have been witnesses to the killing of an Afghan man in a field, a case that was the subject of a TV investigation.


bbc--2020-11-26--Trump and pardons: How many people could be granted clemency?

Although Mr Trump has not publicly indicated how far he plans to go in his final days in the White @ @ @ @ @ his clemency orders will extend beyond those associates , like Michael Flynn , who were @ @ @ @ @ inquiry into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election .

Although Mr Trump has not publicly indicated how far he plans to go in his final days in the White House, some experts predict his clemency orders will extend beyond those associates, like Michael Flynn, who were ensnared by the Special Counsel inquiry into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election.


bbc--2020-11-26--Utah monolith: Internet sleuths got there, but its origins are still a mystery

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There , a distinct shadow @ @ @ @ @ could be seen .
It 's not visible in historic satellite imagery from 2015 , @ @ @ @ @ when scrubland in the vicinity also appears to have been cleared .

One of the most famous examples of this is Walter de Maria's The Lightning Field. Its exact location is a tightly-guarded secret - all that is known is that it's in the high desert of western New Mexico, although small groups of visitors can book to be taken there. Another is the temporary land art of Martin Hill and Philippa Jones, such as Synergy - a piece that was installed in Lake Wanaka, New Zealand, in 2009.