Cristiano Ronaldo urged to highlight human rights issues in Saudi Arabia
The Portugal superstar has signed for Al Nassr until 2025.
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Mother of USA star Gio Reyna denies blackmailing national head coach Gregg Berhalter
Danielle Reyna admits she was ‘outraged’ by USMNT coach Berhalter’s negative comments about her son’s behaviour at the World Cup but denies making ‘threats’ against her old friend
Joe Biden speaks with family of critically injured NFL player Damar Hamlin
Buffalo Bills say player has shown ‘signs of improvement’ but remains in critical condition
Cape Verde become first country to name stadium after Pele
The Brazil great died aged 82 on December 29th
Record warm winter in parts of Europe forces closure of ski slopes
Resorts open hiking trails and lifts for mountain bikes amid unseasonably high temperatures and lack of snowEurope’s record-breaking warm winter weather has closed ski slopes and forced resorts to open summer trails or shut altogether, as grass and mud…
Djokovic to miss Indian Wells and Miami after US extends Covid rules
Proof of vaccination will be needed until at least 10 AprilTwo key US tournaments begin on 6 March and 20 MarchNovak Djokovic is again set to miss Indian Wells and the Miami Open after United States travel authorities extended the requirement for non-U…
‘A lack of respect’: Brazil footballers fail to show up to Pelé’s funeral
Few of the country’s previous World Cup winners traveled to pay homage to the football legendSome of Brazil’s best-known footballers have faced a furious backlash as fans and pundits questioned why they had failed to attend ceremonies bidding farewell …
Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition after cardiac arrest
Hamlin had CPR on the field after colliding with Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins before being taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
Private burial of Pelé in Santos after eight-mile funeral procession
Coffin of Brazilian footballer, who died aged 82, taken to cemetery near stadium where he began careerThe Brazilian footballer Pelé has been buried in the port city where he began his career nearly 70 years ago, with the country’s president, Luiz Ináci…
Over $4m donated to Damar Hamlin’s toy drive after cardiac arrest on field
Fans donate to player’s charity after Buffalo Bills safety collapsed mid-game on Monday nightA toy drive that was launched by Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin received more than $4m (£3.3m) in donations after he experienced cardiac arrest following a …