Lionel Messi has RETIRED from the Argentinian national team ๐ฅบ๐ฆ๐ท
๐ 207 games
⚽️ 125 goals
๐ ฐ️ 68 assists
๐ World Cup
๐๐ Copa Amรฉrica
๐ Finalissima
A true great on the international stage who delivered two of the greatest World Cup performances in 2022 and 2026 ๐๐
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Legendary former jockey Frankie Dettori has been rushed to the hospital following a serious car accident in Suffolk – with the accident happening at British horse racing HQ – Newmarket.
According to his management team, H Talent Management, the terrifying incident happened on the evening of Wednesday, July 1, in Newmarket.
Another vehicle reportedly struck the rear passenger side of Dettori’s car, causing it to spin out of control and flip over.
Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene, and the 55-year-old was taken straight to the nearby hospital.
Doctors have confirmed that horse racing legend Dettori sustained a few broken ribs and a broken thumb.
He remains hospitalized under close observation while medical staff run further scans to fully assess his injuries.
In an official statement, his agency shared a message from the racing icon:
“Frankie would like to thank the emergency services who attended the scene, together with the doctors, nurses and wider medical team caring for him. His focus is now on resting and recovering. H Talent Management respectfully asks that Frankie’s privacy is respected at this time. No further comment will be made until there is a meaningful update.”
This frightening setback comes just a few months after Dettori officially hung up his saddle in February, following a high-profile farewell tour through America and Brazil.
His final race in Britain was an unforgettable one-a spectacular victory aboard King Of Steel in the Champion Stakes at Ascot three years ago.
While Frankie had been enjoying his hard-earned retirement, he was already locked in for a highly anticipated comeback this autumn, signing up for the charity Legends race at Doncaster’s St Leger meeting in September.
Given the nature of his injuries, however, those plans are now up in the air as his recovery takes absolute priority. With the race on Friday September 11, 2026.
The recent Frankie Dettori car crash in Newmarket, isn’t the first time the former champion jockey has had a serious accident at British horse racing’s HQ.
On 1 June 2000, Frankie Dettori survived one of the most harrowing incidents in British racing history when a light aircraft carrying him, fellow jockey Ray Cochrane and pilot Patrick Mackey crashed moments after taking off from Newmarket Racecourse.
The trio had been travelling to Goodwood for an afternoon of racing when the Piper Seneca failed to gain sufficient height, struck an embankment known as the Devil’s Dyke and burst into flames.
Pilot Patrick Mackey was tragically killed in the accident, while Dettori and Cochrane escaped from the wreckage in what police described as a “miracle.”
Dettori suffered a broken right ankle, facial cuts and other injuries that ruled him out of racing for several months, while Cochrane sustained burns and bruising.
In the moments after the crash, Cochrane managed to pull Dettori from the wreckage before bravely attempting to rescue Mackey, but the intense flames made it impossible to reach the pilot. Cochrane’s actions later earned him the Queen’s Commendation for Bravery in recognition of his efforts to save his fellow jockey.
The accident had a profound effect on Dettori, who has spoken openly in the years since about believing he was about to die as the aircraft came down.
The experience changed his outlook on both racing and life, with the Italian admitting he became more focused on spending time with his family and appreciating every opportunity he had in the saddle.
Despite the traumatic ordeal, he returned later that season and went on to enjoy many of the greatest successes of his career, including further Classic victories, multiple Royal Ascot triumphs and becoming one of the sport’s most celebrated jockeys.
An investigation by the UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch was unable to determine a single definitive cause of the crash, although it concluded the aircraft failed to climb properly after take-off and struck the embankment before crashing.
More than two decades later, the Newmarket plane crash remains one of the defining moments of Dettori’s life and career, serving as a stark reminder of how close horse racing came to losing one of its greatest stars.
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Eddie Hearn has revealed he is 'devastated' following Conor Benn's decision to sign with Dana White's outfit Zuffa Boxing - and admitted that he may have 'misjudged the character' of the boxer.
The 29-year-old, son of British legend Nigel Benn, sensationally announced on Thursday that he was ditching Hearn's promotion Matchroom Boxing after a decade-long relationship.
Benn, who has ambitions of winning the WBC welterweight title, thanked Hearn for standing by him during the tough periods of his career and said he was excited for a 'new chapter' aimed at securing 'legacy fights' on the biggest stages.
But Hearn, whose promotion guided the British boxing star from his 2016 debut to headlining cards and stuck by him through a series of failed drug tests, has hit out at the fighter.
Speaking to iFL TV after Benn's bombshell announcement, the 46-year-old promoter claimed he was informed of the decision by the boxer's lawyer before being refused a phone call with him.
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| Benn announced he was joining the promotion led by Dana White late on Friday evening |
'Me personally, pretty devastated,' Hearn said of his reaction to the news. 'I have had a few days to digest what might happen. It is not often you get shocked.
'I blame myself. I forgot it was boxing. I just felt the loyalty that we have shown would never ever put us in this position.'
Hearn added that he 'misjudged the character' of Benn by feeling the 'loyalty' he had shown him 'would be enough to talk it through or get close to a number'.
He continued: 'It feels a little bit of a wasted few years. I gave a lot... I believed him and I backed him and I never gave in when he was done, out. Loaned him hundreds of thousands of pounds, but yeah on we go.'
'I just think the way it was done was very very wrong,' he added. 'But everyone is different. Some people, loyalty really matters, other people maybe not so.
'The way it played out to receive an email from the lawyer and then to ask for a call and not the willingness to have it, you just lose a bit of your soul to it.'
Benn, whose most recent fight was his rematch victory over Chris Eubank Jr in December, announced his decision late on Friday night and led his social media statements thanking Hearn and Matchroom 'for everything they've done'.
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| The 29-year-old beat Chris Eubank Jr in a rematch between the fighters last December |
But Eubank Jr, who won the first fight last April, launched a scathing attack on his old foe on X.
'So Eddie Hearns (sic) #1 fighter has now left him,' the boxer's post read.
'Eddie stuck by Conor Benn through thick & thin, getting him off of drug charges & giving him money to live when he had nothing.
'I guess this really shows just how much of a scumbag Hearn actually is… he saves his fighters life & career & Conor still doesn’t want to be involved with him. Or is Benn the scumbag for dumping the man that built him? (thinking emoji).
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| Hearn admitted that he may have 'misjudged the character' of British welterweight star Benn |
'This really is a conundrum. Scumbag on scumbag violence at its finest… don’t say I didn’t tell you guys.'
Benn claimed Zuffa Boxing 'presented me with an opportunity I simply couldn’t refuse' and said he hoped his old promoter could 'continue to be a part of my team'.
'I’m filled with excitement and hunger for what’s ahead with Zuffa Boxing,' Benn's statement continued.
'I want the legacy fights, the biggest nights, the biggest stages. I fear no man at any weight, and I’m ready to give the fans the fights they’ve been calling for. I’m in my prime, and together we have bold, ambitious plans.'
The announcement came as a major shock in the sport, given Matchroom's decision to stick by Benn when he failed two drug tests in 2022.
The promotion's continued backing throughout the episode was widely noted, and Benn eventually returned to boxing on home soil in late 2024.
Against that backdrop, Benn's move to Zuffa - founded by UFC chief executive White - appears motivated by both financial and strategic factors.
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| Benn has long pursued Ryan Garcia and speculation is abound that he could now face him |
The deal is understood in boxing circles to be lucrative - reportedly a one-fight agreement worth eight figures - which would leave Benn a free agent again after his promotional debut with Zuffa.
The switch also places Benn at the centre of the new promoter's early ambitions to attract high-profile names and stage blockbuster events. Among the potential targets generating intrigue is American star Ryan Garcia, whom Benn has long pursued.
Garcia's own promotional situation remains uncertain amid conflicting claims involving Golden Boy Promotions and founder Oscar De La Hoya. Garcia has suggested his contract with Golden Boy is due to expire on Sunday, while De La Hoya maintains multiple bouts remain on the agreement.
The public back-and-forth, set against Benn's new deal with Zuffa, has intensified speculation that a Benn-Garcia showdown could materialise as one of the promotion's first marquee matchups if the contractual picture clears.
It is understood Zuffa is planning multiple London events throughout 2026, raising the prospect of Benn and Garcia headlining a blockbuster show after Benn previously claimed the pair could sell out a stadium.
Benn is also expected to be ringside for Garcia's forthcoming contest against Mario Barrios, raising the prospect of a face-off or promotional moment that could further stoke anticipation around a possible transatlantic showdown.
White called Benn's signing a 'huge addition' to his team.
'Conor Benn is an absolute beast and a superstar,' he said in a statement.
'He shows up every time and destroys people, and now some of the best fighters in the world are calling him out.
'He's ready for a world title next and I can't wait to see him compete in Zuffa Boxing.
'He's going to be a huge addition to a growing stable of very talented boxers.'
- CIARAN FOREMAN
"With all of you men out there who think that having a thousand different ladies is pretty cool, I have learned in my life I've found out that having one woman a thousand different times is much more satisfying."
- Wilt Chamberlain
๐ต๐ฐ While Jahangir Khan is hailed as the greatest, Jansher Khan is celebrated as the fastest man in squash — a symbol of unmatched speed, focus, and determination.
๐ ๐× ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ข๐จ๐ง | ๐× ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐ข๐ง๐ง๐๐ซ | ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ | ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐จ.๐
His epic rivalry with Jahangir Khan captivated the world and inspired generations. Despite humble beginnings, Jansher proved that grit and hard work can conquer any obstacle.
#JansherKhan #SquashLegend #PakistaniHeroes #ConnectedPakistan
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1979 World Amateur Championships in Australia and a young Jahangir Khan has just beaten Frank Donnelly 3-0 in the semi final... this image taken just as they had got their breath back in the changing room after the match.....don't think this image will have ever have been published....
Legendary Nigerian goalkeeper Peter Rufai, a 1994 AFCON winner with the Super Eagles, has passed away at the age of 61, the Nigeria national team has confirmed.
