AFPBrazil's football giants rally to help victims of deadly flooding
Brazil's football giants -- including Neymar, Vinicius Junior and Ronaldinho -- are rallying behind a fundraising effort for victims of devastating floods that have killed at least 85 people in the south of the country.Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul was hit by deadly flooding last week after days of heavy rains, forcing more than 150,000 people from their homes and cutting off many from drinking water and electricity.
AFPThiago Silva to return to hometown club Fluminense at end of season
Brazilian defender Thiago Silva announced Tuesday that he will rejoin hometown club Fluminense when his Chelsea contract expires at the end of the season.Chelsea paid homage to the former Brazil national team captain on its club website: "He has also forged a lasting bond with Blues supporters and was named the club's Player of the Year at the end of the 2022/23 campaign." nf/bsp
BBCWharton 'not thinking' about Euro 2024
Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton put in another excellent display in Monday's 4-0 win over Manchester United. The 20-year-old has been a key part of the Eagles' five-match unbeaten run and many are calling for the England Under-21 international to be included in Gareth Southgate's squad this summer for the European Championship in Germany. "I don’t really think about that too much," Wharton said.
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McCartan among eight players released by Glentoran
Record signing Shay McCartan is among eight players released by Glentoran upon the expiry of their contracts the club have announced.