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‘My brain was smashed’: Knocked unconscious for nine minutes, this ex-Socceroo is living a nightmare

‘My brain was smashed’: Knocked unconscious for nine minutes, this ex-Socceroo is living a nightmare

Almost 30 years later, Warren Spink has still not recovered from the traumatic head injury he suffered playing for Australia against Japan in 1996.

  • by Vince Rugari

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Watkins’ late goal fires England into Euro 2024 final

Watkins’ late goal fires England into Euro 2024 final

England are into their first major tournament final on foreign soil after an Ollie Watkins strike booked Gareth Southgate’s maligned side a date with Spain in Berlin.

  • by Mitch Phillips
Late England goal wins Euros semi final
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Late England goal wins Euros semi final

Ollie Watkins scored a later goal to win the Euros semi final for England against the Netherlands.

Simons ‘rocket’ goal
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Simons ‘rocket’ goal

Xavi Simons opened the scoring in the Euro semi final with a ‘rocket’ goal from 30 out.

Meeting Messi as a baby, stunners for his country at 16. Welcome to the world of Lamine Yamal
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Meeting Messi as a baby, stunners for his country at 16. Welcome to the world of Lamine Yamal

The Spanish wunderkind is so young he can’t legally play 90 minutes for his country at the Euros. It’s easy to see why Spain would happily cop the fine, but not everyone agrees.

  • by James Ducker
The moment that changed ex-Socceroo's life
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The moment that changed ex-Socceroo's life

Former Socceroos striker Warren Spink talks about the 1996 friendly against Japan, which left him with permanent brain damage.

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Spain captain taken out by steward
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Spain captain taken out by steward

Álvaro Morata was left limping after a steward tried to stop a pitch invader.

16-year-old makes Euros history
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16-year-old makes Euros history

Lamine Yamal became the youngest ever goalscorer at a European Championship with his wonder strike.

England booed after advancing at Euro 2024
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England booed after advancing at Euro 2024

England advanced to the knockout stage of Euro 2024 as group winner after a 0-0 draw against Slovenia, but that still wasn't good enough for some fans.

Matildas’ Gorry fully fit and juggling two kids all the way to Olympics

Matildas’ Gorry fully fit and juggling two kids all the way to Olympics

A lot had to go right for the 31-year-old midfielder to be where she is right now, with the team in the south of Spain and readying for the Paris 2024 Games.

  • by Emma Kemp
England down Switzerland on Penalties
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England down Switzerland on Penalties

England are through to the semi-finals of the Euros after a thrilling win over Switzerland on penalties.