FOOTBALL great Diego Maradona's death is linked to cocaine, a medical report suggests. The World Cup winner's fatal heart attack in November 2020 came on suddenly and may have been brought on by a “toxic substance”, it says. Diego Maradona's death is linked to cocaine, a medical report suggests. Maradona, who was recovering from a brain op, had a long-standing cocaine addiction. ...Full Story »

DANI Alves' ex-wife has shared a pic with the disgraced Barcelona star for the first time since he was released from prison. The shamed footballer, who was jailed for raping a woman in a Spanish nightclub, walked free last week after appealing his four-and-a-half-year sentence. Alves was released after serving just four weeks of his conviction as he coughed up €1million (£850,000)...Full Story »

DANI Alves' ex-wife Joana Sanz accidentally shared a bizarre letter the disgraced rapist wrote to her from prison. The Brazilian defender, 40, was found guilty for raping a woman in the bathroom of a Barcelona nightclub in December 2022. Dani Alves allegedly wrote an intimate letter to his ex-wife Joana Sanz from prison Credit: Getty The model said she accidentally shared the handwritten note...Full Story »

DANI Alves' estranged wife Joana Sanz posted a glowing selfie just minutes after the former footballer was found guilty of rape. The Spanish model appeared unfazed in the snap she uploaded on her Instagram story - just a few minutes after the sentence of her ex-husband was announced. Sanz, who is in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria for an advertisement shoot, according to El Español, posted a s...Full Story »

Ex-Chelsea star Diego Costa has joined Gremio on a free transfer after the Brazilian side lost Luis Suarez to Inter Miami. WHAT HAPPENED? The 35-year-old signed a contract with Gremio to revive his career in the land of his birth after a brief stint with Botafogo. He has penned a one-year deal until the end of 2024 with the Serie A outfit and will be tasked with filling the void left by Suar...Full Story »

DANI Alves' ex-wife says he "stank of alcohol and collapsed in bed" after arriving home from a night out where he allegedly raped a woman. Model Joana Sanz told her ex-husband's rape trial in Barcelona that Alves also rang her "drunk" from the club where he allegedly forced himself on a 23-year-old woman. The Brazilian defender, 40, is accused of raping a woman in the toilet of an upmarket B...Full Story »

The Prime Video reality doc will explore the lives of six women who are dating or married to Prem players. Jorginho and fiancee Catherine Harding will feature in Married To The Game Credit: Instagram @jorginhofrello Arsenal star Jorginho is set to feature alongside his fiancee Catherine Harding. The pair got engaged last month and the show will take the viewer through the couple's wedding pre...Full Story »

Sevilla have parted ways with their head coach Diego Alonso just 67 days after his appointment. WHAT HAPPENED?After a series of poor results this season that saw Sevilla win just two out of their last 13 matches across all competitions, the club have decided to sack their manager Diego Alonso. The decision came in the aftermath of the club's humiliating 3-0 defeat at the hands of Getafe on Sa...Full Story »

Diego Maradona pictured a few months before his death in November 2020 A stunning model spent a Diego Maradona-funded naked photoshoot on college and a car. The Argentina icon – regarded by many as the greatest player in football history – died of a heart attack aged 60 three years ago today (November 25). Maradona was brilliant and controversial in equal measure, both during and a...Full Story »

Notts County boss Luke Williams said his promoted side still need to adapt to League Two after seeing them “fall off the edge of a cliff” during the second half of their 4-2 home win over Bradford.County looked to be cruising to victory after a superb first-half display saw them score four unanswered goals through a brace from Macaulay Langstaff in between efforts from David McGoldri...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid's head coach Diego Simeone has extended his contract with the club, as announced on the official website. The Argentine coach has signed a new agreement that will be in effect until June 30, 2027. Simeone has been leading the Madrid-based club since 2011. Under his guidance, the team has won two La Liga titles in 2014 and 2021, the Copa del Rey in 2013, and the Spanish Super ...Full Story »

The Atletico Madrid striker collapsed in agony while playing a friendly on loan for Alaves against fellow Spaniards Burgos. Giuliano Simeone was in agony, while players on both sides were in shock Simeone Junior was clapped off the field on his way to hospital The former Real Zaragoza loanee, 20, was tripped as he burst clear on the right touchline near the halfway line in the 86th minute. C...Full Story »

Lionel Messi continued to etch his name ever further into the history books of world football on Saturday night. This came as the Argentine added yet another trophy to his burgeoning silverware cabinet. Owing a 1-1 stalemate with Strasbourg, which saw Messi open the scoring courtesy of a trademark left-footed strike, Paris Saint-Germain sewed up a record-breaking 11th Ligue 1 crown. Mbapp...Full Story »

The Colorado Rapids have suspended a player, reported to be Max Alves, as MLS launches an investigation into alleged unlawful sports gambling. ESPN has reported that that Rapids midfielder Alves is accused of forming part of a group that received payment for fixing events during competitive matches. He is alleged to have tried to recruit Houston Dynamo player Zeca into the scheme, with MLS an...Full Story »

Kieran Trippier opened up on playing under Diego Simeone, admitting the Atletico Madrid manager is "different" to work with. Tripper jokes about "different" Simeone Played under him from 2019 to 2022 Atletico have overperformed under Argentine WHAT HAPPENED? Trippier, nowadays a Newcastle mainstay, played under the Argentine boss at Atleti for two-and-a-half seasons between 2019 and 2022...Full Story »

FOOTBALLER Dani Alves' estranged wife has pictured herself sharing a kiss with a female friend after she demanded a divorce. Joana Sanz shared the clip of herself at a party with a pal with her almost one million Instagram followers. The 29-year-old Spanish model and businesswoman is seeking a divorce from the Brazil and former Barcelona footballer after he was arrested over alleged rape cha...Full Story »

Boss Julen Lopetegui hailed Diego Costa as Wolves took a giant leap to safety.Striker Costa scored his first Premier League goal for six years to help inspire the hosts to a 2-0 win over Brentford.Hwang Hee-Chan also netted to leave Wolves seven points clear of the relegation zone with seven games left, having won successive top flight games for just the second time this season.Former Chelsea hi...Full Story »

Diego Costa’s first Premier League goal for six years helped fire Wolves closer to survival.The striker inspired the hosts to a 2-0 win over Brentford to end his wait for a goal after his September arrival.Hwang Hee-Chan netted a crucial second, with Wolves now seven points clear of the relegation zone with seven games left after successive league wins for just the second time this season....Full Story »

Manchester United and Wrexham have announced they will play a friendly in San Diego this summer. Erik ten Hag's team will play Wrexham, owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, at Snapdragon Stadium -- home of the NWSL's San Diego Wave -- on July 25. United said they will select a team that is "youth-focused" from the squad picked to prepare for the new season on their tour of the U...Full Story »

DANI Alves has gone on hunger strike in jail after his wife left him following allegations he raped a woman in a nightclub, it was reported. The 39-year-old former Brazil and Barcelona football star has been in prison after being arrested on January 20 following claims he attacked the woman at the end of last year. Joana Sanz has reportedly left Dani Alves after he was accused of rape The foo...Full Story »