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RIP Diogo
THE specialist who helped Diogo Jota recover from minor lung surgery has described him as an 'unparalleled professional'. Liverpool striker Jota died in a car accident alongside his brother Andre Silva in the early hours of Thursday morning. BBC Sport has reported Jota was advised to travel back to Merseyside by ferry, rather than fly, following minor surgery. Dr Miguel Goncalves, a specialist in respiratory physiotherapy, worked with Jota on his recovery plan. Well-wishers view flowers, scarves and shirts at a memorial set up close to Anfield football ground for their Portuguese forward Diogo Jota in Liverpool on July 4. — AFP 'I said goodbye to him and his brother, Andre, at around 8.30pm (on Wednesday),' Dr Goncalves said in quotes reported by Portuguese sports newspaper Record. 'His brother was a great companion and decided to go with him, to accompany him on the trip, and that way they would also spend more time together. 'They were going to travel at night because it was cooler, but they weren't going direct. Nuno Borges of Portugal, wearing a black ribbon in his hat in memory of compatriot Diogo Jota returns to Karen Khachanov of Russia during their men's singles match on day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday July 4, 2025. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP) 'He told me that the journey would take about eight hours but that they would stop at a hotel in the Burgos area to rest. Diogo was very aware of his professionalism. 'They were only supposed to arrive in Santander on Friday, catch the boat and then go to England. The family would arrive later by plane, organise their lives over the weekend and then, on Monday, they had a medical appointment scheduled in Liverpool to assess the situation. A picture of Jota is projected on a screen behind the British rock band Oasis during the first of their sellout comeback shows at the Cardiff Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on July 4. — Reuters 'I started working with him last Saturday and I was with him every day until this Wednesday. I said goodbye to him at dinner time. 'He made an extraordinary recovery, he was undoubtedly an unparalleled professional. He strictly followed what I told him, as you could see in the way he was recovering. 'The base of his right lung had collapsed a little, but with the post-surgery physiotherapy he was practically flawless. When I left him he was no longer in pain and was going to return to Liverpool. Portugal players and staff display a banner in honour of Jota and his brother Andre Silva after the Women's Euro 2025 Group B match against Spain at the Stadion Wankdorf in Bern, Switzerland, on July 3. — Reuters 'He was excited, confident in his recovery and enthusiastic about the next season. 'He told me that he would not go on the pre-season tour that Liverpool is going to Japan to strengthen his recovery, he believed he was going to have a great season.' — dpa
The Star
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A matter of time
Coco Gauff poses with the trophy after winning the French Open women's singles. The American doesn't mind competing at any time of day. — Reuters SOME tennis players, like plenty of people in other walks of life, absolutely hate waking up early to go to work. Not so for recently crowned French Open champion Coco Gauff, who is just fine with competing at any time of day. Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters. RM12.33/month RM8.63/month Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters. Free Trial For new subscribers only Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
The Sun
2 hours ago
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Pilgrim manifests Euro knockout destiny with Swiss goal
WITH Switzerland's hopes of making the knockout round of the Women's Euros hanging in the balance late in the game against Iceland on Sunday, substitute Alayah Pilgrim had one thing on her mind when coach Pia Sundhage called her number -- to score the goal that would ensure victory. As her side clung on to a 1-0 lead, the 22-year-old came off the bench in the 78th minute on a wet, slippery night and, as the clock clicked past 90 minutes, she fired a deflected effort that gave the Swiss a 2-0 cushion that teed them up for a final-game showdown against Finland on Thursday, with a place in the last eight at stake. 'Actually, before I came in, I was manifesting a bit. I wanted to score this goal really bad, and I wanted to be a game-changer, and that was in my mind. So I just took the ball, went right, and shot to the shot,' she told Reuters, still caught up in the joy of the moment. 'I was in my moment. Actually, I was just like, I don't know what I felt! I felt so many things in my body, and so much energy and emotions and the crowd. Of course, it was an amazing feeling.' Pilgrim's effort took a deflection that wrong-footed the Icelandic goalkeeper but the crowd still celebrated wildly, knowing that the three points give them an excellent chance to secure a spot in the last eight if they can manage at least a draw with the Finns. With Norway top of Group A on six points and the Swiss second on three, ahead of Finland on goal difference, Pilgrim said she would likely take the same approach ahead of the decisive game with Finland. 'Manifesting is a good thing, and we're really looking forward to playing against Finland and get another win,' she said.
