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Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
‘A hell of a lot tougher than I am' – Lucy Bronze given ultimate praise by Stuart Pearce after playing with broken leg
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IT'S official: Lucy Bronze is even tougher than England's hardest full-back Stuart Pearce. So says the man himself, who was blown away by Bronze's revelation after winning Euro 2025 that she had played the entire tournament with a fractured tibia. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Lucy Bronze played the whole of Euro 2025 with a fractured tibia Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 Bronze lifts the Euros trophy alongside her triumphant England team-mates Credit: EPA 4 Stuart Pearce was famed for his passion for England in his playing days Three Lions legend Pearce famously tried to 'run off' a broken leg for ten minutes while playing for West Ham against Watford in 1999. Yet Bronze living up to her middle name of 'Tough' and ignoring the pain to help the Lionesses get over the line left the 63-year-old in awe. The man affectionately nicknamed 'Psycho' told SunSport: 'It's obviously proved she's a hell of a lot tougher than I am, that is for sure! 'She's got incredible determination. On occasion she went down injured and you thought that was her done and she's coming off the pitch. She went back on again. 'Subsequently it appears she's had this problem with her tibia which is a real problem. To get through that shows great guts, great courage and says a hell of a lot about her.' Chelsea defender Bronze, 33, was an integral part of England's squad, which achieved a second successive Euros title as they beat Spain on penalties on Sunday. Pearce, synonymous with pride in playing for the Three Lions badge, saw kindred spirits all over Sarina Wiegman's determined squad for their passion to represent their nation. And he was impressed with their resilience when withstanding heavy pressure against the Spanish, and in the dramatic comeback win over Italy in the semi-final. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK The Euro 96 star added: 'They were magnificent. Every interview that any of them gave and all their performances echoed a group that were passionate to represent their country. 'It filled me with pride to see, to be honest with you. Lionesses' Beatlemania-like homecoming shows women footballers are FINALLY getting the honour and respect they deserve 'The ability to stay in games is a real quality in football, when you're being outplayed and the opposition are on top, to maintain your focus and wrestle momentum back. 'We talk about the quality and the technique of players all the time, but to have the courage and the togetherness to do that, I think was their ace card over this summer.' Pearce hailed Wiegman's coaching acumen throughout the tournament, particularly her substitutions and handling of Bronze's fitness. He said that if the Dutchwoman were ever interested in managing in the men's game, her CV proves she would be more than capable of making the transition. The former Nottingham Forest boss added: 'Football management is football management. 'I don't see it as outlandish that a woman could come into the men's game at the highest level, I really don't. Not with her CV because it stands alongside anybody else's. 'Whether that's a career path that she's looked at at any given time (is unclear). What I see at the moment is somebody who really enjoys the job she's in at present. 'The FA would be stupid to let her walk out at any time soon. When you've got someone of that high quality that is delivering trophies, you've got to say credit to them. 'The recruitment was wonderful in the first place. But somewhere down the line, if she went into the men's game, I think she would be successful.' After the Lionesses' triumph, as well as the men's Under-21s' own Euros glory earlier this summer, it is now over to the men's senior team to keep the good times rolling at the World Cup in a year's time. 4 Pearce added: 'All of a sudden as a men's senior player, you're thinking 'I've got to emulate that'. 'This is the standard that the FA and England have set now and we've got to be part of it.' Stuart Pearce was speaking on behalf of next-gen Fantasy Football mobile game CLUB. Download for Apple and Android in the app store now.
The Irish Sun
18 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Former Premier League legend bombarded ex with calls & showed up at her home with flowers but avoids jail
FORMER Premier League legend Colin Hendry has avoided jail after he hounded his ex with unwanted calls and gifts. The 59-year-old, who played for Advertisement 3 Colin Hendry has avoided prison for harassing his ex Credit: NC 3 Hendry won the Premier League with Blackburn in 1995 Credit: Getty Hendry wore a navy checked suit and dark sunglasses as he arrived at the court in Preston earlier today. He bombarded the woman with calls, emails, and even LinkedIn requests when she ended their relationship. The dad-of-three turned up at her house with handwritten letters, gifts, and flowers despite her requesting him not to contact her. After being warned by the police to stop, Hendry carried on the six-month campaign. Advertisement He pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to harassment without violence but avoided jail at Preston Magistrates Court today. He was instead handed a 12 month community order and restraining order. Ten years ago he got a community order for harassing another ex girlfriend. His wife Denise Hendry tragically died aged just 43 in July 2009 following a botched liposuction operation seven years earlier. Advertisement Most read in Football Breaking Exclusive Latest Denise, who shared four children with the footballer, was killed when bacteria spread from her stomach to her brain causing meningitis. Former Blackburn star Hendry was in defence when they won the 1995 Premier League title. The 57-year-old appeared 234 times for Blackburn before leaving for There he made just seven appearances but became a treble-winner when the club lifted the league, Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup in 1998/98. Advertisement The former defender then returned to the Premier League with Coventry before moving to Bolton. A loan spell with Blackpool would follow before he retired in 2003. The Scot is also embedded into football history as the unfortunate player Paul Gascoigne flicked the ball over for his famous goal at Euro 96. Natasha Clark, Senior Crown Prosecutor for Crown Prosecution Service North West, said: 'Colin Hendry harassed a former partner for over six months after their relationship ended after she stopped returning his calls. Advertisement 'He ignored her wishes and breached boundaries she put in place, using multiple different platforms to contact her. Read more on the Irish Sun "Hendry's behaviour was intimidating and persistent, causing the victim immense distress, but despite this he initially refused to accept it was harassment. 'This outcome is a clear indication that the CPS will not hesitate to prosecute anyone guilty of harassment whether this is in person or online.' 3 The former footballer pleaded guilty to harassment Credit: Getty Advertisement
Scottish Sun
18 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Former Premier League legend bombarded ex with calls & showed up at her home with flowers but avoids jail
Star targeted ex when their relationship broke down FOOTIE SHAME Former Premier League legend bombarded ex with calls & showed up at her home with flowers but avoids jail Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER Premier League legend Colin Hendry has avoided jail after he hounded his ex with unwanted calls and gifts. The 59-year-old, who played for Blackburn Rovers, is understood to have waged a campaign against his ex after their relationship broke down. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Colin Hendry has avoided prison for harassing his ex Credit: NC 3 Hendry won the Premier League with Blackburn in 1995 Credit: Getty Hendry wore a navy checked suit and dark sunglasses as he arrived at the court in Preston earlier today. He bombarded the woman with calls, emails, and even LinkedIn requests when she ended their relationship. The dad-of-three turned up at her house with handwritten letters, gifts, and flowers despite her requesting him not to contact her. After being warned by the police to stop, Hendry carried on the six-month campaign. He pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to harassment without violence but avoided jail at Preston Magistrates Court today. He was instead handed a 12 month community order and restraining order. Ten years ago he got a community order for harassing another ex girlfriend. His wife Denise Hendry tragically died aged just 43 in July 2009 following a botched liposuction operation seven years earlier. Denise, who shared four children with the footballer, was killed when bacteria spread from her stomach to her brain causing meningitis. Former Blackburn star Hendry was in defence when they won the 1995 Premier League title. The 57-year-old appeared 234 times for Blackburn before leaving for Rangers in 1998. There he made just seven appearances but became a treble-winner when the club lifted the league, Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup in 1998/98. The former defender then returned to the Premier League with Coventry before moving to Bolton. A loan spell with Blackpool would follow before he retired in 2003. The Scot is also embedded into England's football history as the unfortunate player Paul Gascoigne flicked the ball over for his famous goal at Euro 96. Natasha Clark, Senior Crown Prosecutor for Crown Prosecution Service North West, said: 'Colin Hendry harassed a former partner for over six months after their relationship ended after she stopped returning his calls. 'He ignored her wishes and breached boundaries she put in place, using multiple different platforms to contact her. "Hendry's behaviour was intimidating and persistent, causing the victim immense distress, but despite this he initially refused to accept it was harassment. 'This outcome is a clear indication that the CPS will not hesitate to prosecute anyone guilty of harassment whether this is in person or online.'
News18
22-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Paul Gascoigne Released From Hospital After Intensive Care; Recovering At Home
Last Updated: Gascoigne, 58, is recovering at home after a brief stay in intensive care due to a throat condition. He has battled alcohol addiction and mental health issues. Former England and Tottenham midfielder Paul Gascoigne is recovering at home after being discharged from hospital, following a brief stay in intensive care. The 58-year-old, who resides in Poole on England's south coast, was admitted to the hospital on Friday after being found semi-conscious by a close friend. He was later transferred from intensive care to an acute medical unit, where his condition stabilized. Gascoigne's management company, MNT Agency, released a statement confirming his release and addressing the cause of his hospitalization. 'Paul voluntarily went into A&E (Accident and Emergency) on Friday after struggling with a throat condition (not by ambulance) he has had for a while," the statement read. 'He is already back home and doing well." The former football star was reportedly found by his driver and personal assistant, Steve Foster, who acted swiftly to ensure he received medical attention. Gascoigne, affectionately known as 'Gazza," earned 57 caps for the England national team and played for several top clubs including Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Lazio, Rangers, Middlesbrough, and Everton. He rose to international fame with his standout performances at the 1990 World Cup in Italy, helping England reach the semi-finals, and further dazzled at Euro 96. Despite his footballing brilliance, Gascoigne's life off the pitch has been marred by long-standing battles with alcohol addiction and mental health issues. In 2020, he revealed that he had anti-alcohol pellets implanted in his stomach in an effort to stay sober. However, in a candid 2023 appearance on the High Performance podcast, Gascoigne admitted he was still struggling, describing himself as a 'sad drunk" and revealing he was living in a spare room at his agent's home. (with AFP inputs) view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former England star Gascoigne released from hospital
Former Tottenham and England midfielder Paul Gascoigne is recovering at home after being released from hospital. The 58-year-old, who lives in Poole, on England's south coast, was admitted to intensive care on Friday after being found semi-conscious by a friend. However, his management company has confirmed he has now been discharged. "Paul voluntarily went into A&E (Accident and Emergency) on Friday after struggling with a throat condition (not by ambulance) he has had for a while," said a statement from the MNT Agency. "He is already back home and doing well." Gascoigne, who won 57 caps for his country, was discovered by Steve Foster, who works as his driver and personal assistant. He was treated by intensive care staff and later moved to an acute medical unit, where his condition was said to be stable, and he has since been released. One of the most naturally gifted footballers of his generation, Gascoigne played for Newcastle, Tottenham, Lazio, Rangers, Middlesbrough and Everton. He became a global star after his eye-catching performances at the 1990 World Cup in Italy, where England reached the semi-finals, and he also impressed at Euro 96. The midfielder's issues with alcohol addiction and depression are well-documented and he has suffered a series of health problems in recent years. In 2020, Gascoigne said he had turned his life around after having anti-alcohol pellets sewn into his stomach. But last year, he admitted on the High Performance podcast that he was a "sad drunk" living in a spare room at the home of his agent. jw/lp
