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Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Yahoo
Parents of Spain sea tragedy children ‘numb', relative says
The parents of two British children who drowned off a beach in Spain are 'numb' and 'holding each other up', says a relative. Ameiya and Ricardo Junior Parris, aged 13 and 11 respectively, died after getting into difficulty in the sea during a family holiday in Salou, near Tarragona, on Tuesday evening. Their father, Ricardo Parris, 31, had also entered the water but was rescued alive by emergency services and taken to hospital after being pulled from the water unconscious, according to local media reports. He was released from hospital after suffering a concussion and is waiting with the children's mother and his partner Shanice Del-Brocco, 31, at the Hotel Best Negresco, where they were staying, for the children's bodies to be repatriated. Kayla Del-Brocco, Shanice's sister, said the parents, who live in Erdington, Birmingham, and have four younger children, were unable to see the bodies until Thursday at the mortuary. Ms Del-Brocco said: 'That's been torturing her. It's just a complete nightmare for her. And sadly, she's awake for this nightmare. 'She was on her own with the four little ones, with no support, apart from the wonderful hotel staff who were there trying to support her, trying to translate little bits for her, and just being absolutely like family for her. 'It's breaking (Ricardo), if I'm honest, because he was in the water, and I know he said things to my sister like: 'I had him, I had Joby in my arms, and we got smacked up the rocks, and that's the last thing I remember.' 'We've got to wait for all the paperwork and everything to go through and the bodies to officially be released so we can repatriate them back home. I was told yesterday it could be anything from seven to 15 days. 'They are just numb. They're holding each other up and keeping it together for the little ones at the minute; going through the motions and desperately waiting to come home now.' Ricardo, whom Ms Del-Brocco says was the first to be rescued, was released from hospital with a 'nasty concussion and some bumps and batters'. The construction worker had taken the siblings for one final swim while Shanice, a full-time mother and former teaching assistant, had taken the rest of the children to the hotel briefly. Ms Del-Brocco said: 'They'd gone out. They were being sensible. They're very good swimmers. 'They knew it was late. However, they'd been doing this every day on holiday, so that day was no different. 'They didn't go out far, but the current was just too strong and pulled them.' She said a hotel worker had spotted the children struggling in the water from reception and had called for help. When Shanice returned to the beach, the ambulances and police cars were already there and Junior was taken away in a helicopter. Other family members flew out on Wednesday to comfort Ricardo and Shanice. The younger siblings – Cassius, six, Cleopatra, five, Asher, three, and Exodus, almost one – have been told, said Ms Del-Brocco. She said: 'Their understanding is they have gone to Heaven, and that's what they've accepted. Little Cassius told me: 'Joby went to Heaven in a helicopter', because that was the last image of his brother he had.' Her cousin, Holly Marquis-Johnson, set up a GoFundMe page to help cover the cost of repatriating the children's bodies and helping the family which has so far raised around £30,000 – something Ms Del-Brocco described as 'phenomenally overwhelming'. The siblings, who were in Years 7 and 8 at North Birmingham Academy, were doting older siblings, Ms Del-Brocco said. Ameiya was a talented runner who had ambitions of going to the Olympics. Ms Del-Brocco added she was 'unapologetically just herself. She was driven by being unique'. Ricardo wanted to become a famous YouTuber and 'was a very, very special one-of-a-kind character'. Via her sister, Shanice said the siblings were 'hilarious, sensitive and loving – the best big brother and sister anyone could want'. A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said: 'We are supporting the family of two British children who have died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities.'
Yahoo
25-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lioness Nikita Parris visits Chadderton FC with National Lottery
Lionesses star Nikita Parris visited grassroots side Chadderton FC this week to celebrate The National Lottery's investment into women's and girl's football. For more than 30 years, The National Lottery has invested more than £6 billion into grassroots sports, including changing the game for women's and girls' football. The investment has helped drive progress from the elite success to grassroots growth, including funding for the UEFA Women's Euro Legacy Programme, creating over 500,000 opportunities for women and girls to get involved with the game. Parris, who started her grassroots journey at Kingsley United in Liverpool, has witnessed the meteoric rise of grassroots level since the historical Euros win of the Lionesses on home soil in 2022. More than £30 million has been raised by National Lottery players each week to help fund 90,000 grassroots sports projects. Parris said: 'It definitely has captivated young players because they're out here in the rain, enjoying a session powered by The National Lottery who have invested £6 million. The girls are out here having fun and ultimately creating memories and having some celebrations of the Women's Euros.' Embed from Getty Images This event saw over 20 girls from Chadderton's youth teams take part in the session with the Euro 2022 winner, despite the rain. They are home to five girls' teams from U11s to U16s. Chadderton have been able to grow their women and girls football section thanks to a significant National Lottery investment. They received a £950,000 National Lottery grant through the Football Foundation's Lionesses Fund, supporting the creation of the £1.4 million 3G pitch that serves as the club's heartbeat. Read more: Rachel Yankey backs 'Play Their Way' as Oxford United Girls champion child-first coaching Chadderton FC coach Sophie Julien said: 'About five or six years ago, we didn't have a girls section but we've grown massively with over 150 girls signed on, which is over 20 percent of the club's total membership.' Chadderton hosted a Big Football Day, powered by The National Lottery on July 13th. Hundreds of clubs and providers across England staged events to encourage more women and girls to give football a go. The club's ambitions continue to grow, perfectly aligning with The FA's commitment to unlocking equal opportunities for women and girls in football. Plans to introduce Wildcats sessions for the youngest girls and further expand their offering throughout all age groups demonstrate how initial National Lottery investment has created sustainable, ongoing benefits for the community. Related articles from Her Football Hub: Hannah Hampton: Defying the odds to become England's hero Exclusive: England legend Rachel Yankey opens up on emotions, Alessia Russo and Arsenal's quadruple Euro 2025 quarter-finals: Penalty thrillers, Italian brilliance, England keep title defence alive
South Wales Argus
07-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Parris impressed by growth of women's football as Euros begins
ENGLAND international Nikita Parris continues to be impressed by the growth of women's football and now the striker is predicting further explosion following the exposure and excitement of the UEFA European Women's Championships. The Brighton & Hove Albion striker attended the Big Football Day this weekend in London – a grassroots football celebration delivered across England by The FA and supported by The National Lottery. The National Lottery have invested £6 billion into grassroots sport over the last 30 years – changing the game for women's and girls' football. The event is to celebrate EURO 2025 this summer and to increase female participation, with clubs being asked to open their doors to host a Big Football Day during the month of July. The day will bring the community together and people can pop down to their local clubs to get involved in female taster sessions for all ages, match screenings, fun football festivities and more. It is vastly different from Parris' introduction to the game that saw her form her own girls' team as opportunities did not exist at the time. 'There weren't many opportunities like this, and I started my own girls' team for Kingsley United when I could no longer play with the boys,' the 31-year-old said. 'At that time when you were 11-plus, you could not play with boys, so I had to create my own with family, friends and whoever walked past the park with a dog, parent, I took them in. 'It is so nice to see so many girls' teams playing here. 'It is so different, it is lovely to see so many young people playing and they are all girls' teams. When I was younger it was mixed or lads I played with. 'It is so nice that there are initiatives happening all round the country and young girls playing, one of these could be a Euros star in the future.' Parris missed out on selection for England's Euros squad having been a part of the triumphant team in 2022. And while she said there would always be mixed emotions for the Liverpool native, Parris is hoping they keep a hold of the trophy. The 2022 victory saw the number of women and girls participating in football skyrocket, with the numbers more than doubling. The day began at AFC Leyton – one of the UK's biggest and most successful independent women's football clubs. AFC Leyton has built everything from scratch, becoming a shining example of grassroots success and a proven talent pipeline, with players progressing to the likes of West Ham, Chelsea, Spurs and London City Lionesses. The afternoon continued at Central Park in Newham for a festival-style Big Football Day event, hosted by The FA and supported by The National Lottery. Over 100 girls took part in a mix of taster sessions, recreational football, walking football and community fun – culminating in a live screening of England's match at 8pm, surrounded by DJs, activations, food, and more. And Parris hopes the same excitement, explosion of interest and growth will happen again for women's football in the UK, no matter the result for the Lionesses. She added: 'To continue the legacy of growing women's football, women's sport across the country and across the world. 'We want the game to continue to grow at all different levels. We want parity in the game, that ultimately comes from time, resources, and support.' Big Football Day is a grassroots football celebration delivered across England by The FA and supported by The National Lottery. Whether you're playing for fun, for fitness or for friendship, football is a place where girls can grow in confidence, feel part of a team and realise they're Made for This Game. With the continued support of The National Lottery, The FA is working to ensure football is truly for all, with over £6 billion invested in grassroots sport across the UK over 30+ years – changing the game for women and girls' football/ And the FA's National Development Manager for Women's and Girls' Pathways, Alice Kemspki said; 'Big Football Day is one of our key activations across the women's and girls' game to try and use the major tournament and harness the moment to drive participation locally and in the grassroots game. 'We have 200 plus clubs across the country opening their door to women and girls' doing a Big Football Day powered by the National Lottery in their own areas.' The FA's Big Football Day, powered by The National Lottery, will run throughout the Euros events to encourage more women & girls to get into football. Thanks to over £6 billion invested into grassroots sport by National Lottery players, the game is growing stronger from the ground up. For more info visit: //
North Wales Live
07-07-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Live
England Lioness Nikita Parris impressed by growth of women's football as Women's Euros gathers pace
ENGLAND international Nikita Parris continues to be impressed by the growth of women's football and now the striker is predicting further explosion following the exposure and excitement of the UEFA European Women's Championships. The Brighton & Hove Albion striker attended the Big Football Day this weekend in London – a grassroots football celebration delivered across England by The FA and supported by The National Lottery. The National Lottery have invested £6 billion into grassroots sport over the last 30 years – changing the game for women's and girls' football. The event is to celebrate EURO 2025 this summer and to increase female participation, with clubs being asked to open their doors to host a Big Football Day during the month of July. The day will bring the community together and people can pop down to their local clubs to get involved in female taster sessions for all ages, match screenings, fun football festivities and more. It is vastly different from Parris' introduction to the game that saw her form her own girls' team as opportunities did not exist at the time. 'There weren't many opportunities like this, and I started my own girls' team for Kingsley United when I could no longer play with the boys,' the 31-year-old said. 'At that time when you were 11-plus, you could not play with boys, so I had to create my own with family, friends and whoever walked past the park with a dog, parent, I took them in. 'It is so nice to see so many girls' teams playing here. It is so different, it is lovely to see so many young people playing and they are all girls' teams. When I was younger it was mixed or lads I played with. 'It is so nice that there are initiatives happening all round the country and young girls playing, one of these could be a Euros star in the future.' Parris missed out on selection for England's Euros squad having been a part of the triumphant team in 2022. And while she said there would always be mixed emotions for the Liverpool native, Parris is hoping they keep a hold of the trophy. The 2022 victory saw the number of women and girls participating in football skyrocket, with the numbers more than doubling. The day began at AFC Leyton – one of the UK's biggest and most successful independent women's football clubs. AFC Leyton has built everything from scratch, becoming a shining example of grassroots success and a proven talent pipeline, with players progressing to the likes of West Ham, Chelsea, Spurs and London City Lionesses. The afternoon continued at Central Park in Newham for a festival-style Big Football Day event, hosted by The FA and supported by The National Lottery. Over 100 girls took part in a mix of taster sessions, recreational football, walking football and community fun – culminating in a live screening of England's match at 8pm, surrounded by DJs, activations, food, and more. And Parris hopes the same excitement, explosion of interest and growth will happen again for women's football in the UK, no matter the result for the Lionesses. She added: 'To continue the legacy of growing women's football, women's sport across the country and across the world. We want the game to continue to grow at all different levels. We want parity in the game, that ultimately comes from time, resources, and support.' Big Football Day is a grassroots football celebration delivered across England by The FA and supported by The National Lottery. Whether you're playing for fun, for fitness or for friendship, football is a place where girls can grow in confidence, feel part of a team and realise they're Made for This Game. With the continued support of The National Lottery, The FA is working to ensure football is truly for all, with over £6 billion invested in grassroots sport across the UK over 30+ years – changing the game for women and girls' football. And the FA's National Development Manager for Women's and Girls' Pathways, Alice Kemspki said; 'Big Football Day is one of our key activations across the women's and girls' game to try and use the major tournament and harness the moment to drive participation locally and in the grassroots game. 'We have 200 plus clubs across the country opening their door to women and girls' doing a Big Football Day powered by the National Lottery in their own areas.'
Wales Online
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
England Lioness Nikita Parris impressed by growth of women's football as Women's Euros gathers pace
England Lioness Nikita Parris impressed by growth of women's football as Women's Euros gathers pace Parris attend one of the first Big Football Day Powered by the National Lottery that saw over 100 women and girls take part in football activations in Newham. Parris was joined by fellow Lioness Fara Williams at Central Park in Newham (Image: 2025 Getty Images ) ENGLAND international Nikita Parris continues to be impressed by the growth of women's football and now the striker is predicting further explosion following the exposure and excitement of the UEFA European Women's Championships. The Brighton & Hove Albion striker attended the Big Football Day this weekend in London – a grassroots football celebration delivered across England by The FA and supported by The National Lottery. The National Lottery have invested £6 billion into grassroots sport over the last 30 years – changing the game for women's and girls' football. The event is to celebrate EURO 2025 this summer and to increase female participation, with clubs being asked to open their doors to host a Big Football Day during the month of July. The day will bring the community together and people can pop down to their local clubs to get involved in female taster sessions for all ages, match screenings, fun football festivities and more. It is vastly different from Parris' introduction to the game that saw her form her own girls' team as opportunities did not exist at the time. 'There weren't many opportunities like this, and I started my own girls' team for Kingsley United when I could no longer play with the boys,' the 31-year-old said. 'At that time when you were 11-plus, you could not play with boys, so I had to create my own with family, friends and whoever walked past the park with a dog, parent, I took them in. 'It is so nice to see so many girls' teams playing here. It is so different, it is lovely to see so many young people playing and they are all girls' teams. When I was younger it was mixed or lads I played with. Nikita Parris missed out on the Euros squad having been part of the team that triumphed in 2022. (Image: 2025 Getty Images ) Article continues below 'It is so nice that there are initiatives happening all round the country and young girls playing, one of these could be a Euros star in the future.' Parris missed out on selection for England's Euros squad having been a part of the triumphant team in 2022. And while she said there would always be mixed emotions for the Liverpool native, Parris is hoping they keep a hold of the trophy. The 2022 victory saw the number of women and girls participating in football skyrocket, with the numbers more than doubling. The day began at AFC Leyton – one of the UK's biggest and most successful independent women's football clubs. AFC Leyton has built everything from scratch, becoming a shining example of grassroots success and a proven talent pipeline, with players progressing to the likes of West Ham, Chelsea, Spurs and London City Lionesses. The afternoon continued at Central Park in Newham for a festival-style Big Football Day event, hosted by The FA and supported by The National Lottery. Over 100 girls took part in a mix of taster sessions, recreational football, walking football and community fun – culminating in a live screening of England's match at 8pm, surrounded by DJs, activations, food, and more. And Parris hopes the same excitement, explosion of interest and growth will happen again for women's football in the UK, no matter the result for the Lionesses. She added: 'To continue the legacy of growing women's football, women's sport across the country and across the world. We want the game to continue to grow at all different levels. We want parity in the game, that ultimately comes from time, resources, and support.' Big Football Day is a grassroots football celebration delivered across England by The FA and supported by The National Lottery. Whether you're playing for fun, for fitness or for friendship, football is a place where girls can grow in confidence, feel part of a team and realise they're Made for This Game. With the continued support of The National Lottery, The FA is working to ensure football is truly for all, with over £6 billion invested in grassroots sport across the UK over 30+ years – changing the game for women and girls' football. And the FA's National Development Manager for Women's and Girls' Pathways, Alice Kemspki said; 'Big Football Day is one of our key activations across the women's and girls' game to try and use the major tournament and harness the moment to drive participation locally and in the grassroots game. 'We have 200 plus clubs across the country opening their door to women and girls' doing a Big Football Day powered by the National Lottery in their own areas.' Article continues below The FA's Big Football Day, powered by The National Lottery, will run throughout the Euros events to encourage more women & girls to get into football. Thanks to over £6 billion invested into grassroots sport by National Lottery players, the game is growing stronger from the ground up. For more info visit: //
