Ken Bates: Former Chelsea chairman dies, aged 94

Former Chelsea chairman Bates dies aged 94

Former Chelsea and Leeds chairman and owner Ken Bates has died aged 94.

Former Chelsea owner and chairman Ken Bates dies aged 94

Bates was also owner and chairman at Leeds.

Tragedy rocks Chelsea Football Club as Blues announce death of former owner

Chelsea Football Club mourns the passing of former owner Ken Bates, who transformed the club's fortunes and secured its future. He died peacefully at 94 with family.

Former Chelsea and Leeds owner Bates dies aged 94

Former Chelsea and Leeds United owner Ken Bates has died aged 94, Chelsea announced on Saturday.

Parents seek justice in Bucknell hazing death of their son CJ Dickey: 'My boy is worth it'

Nearly two years after Bucknell freshman lineman Calvin CJ Dickey Jr. collapsed and died at football camp, a former strength coach faces felony aggravated hazing and manslaughter charges.

Former Chelsea and Leeds United owner Ken Bates dies aged 94

Former Chelsea and Leeds United owner Ken Bates dies aged 94

Colourful, controversial and significant - ex-Chelsea and Leeds owner Bates dies

Former Chelsea and Leeds owner Ken Bates, who has died aged 94, was a colourful and controversial figure - but also a significant one for English football, writes Phil McNulty.

Greggs CFO Richard Hutton to retire, Ben Waldron named successor

Greggs CFO Richard Hutton to retire, Ben Waldron named successor

Ken Bates, colourful and controversial former Chelsea chair, dies aged 94

Bates oversaw eventful 21-year period in club’s historySubsequent ownership of Leeds was hugely troubledKen Bates, one of the most colourful and controversial figures in the history of English football, has died aged 94, Chelsea have announced.The club reported on Saturday afternoon that Bates had died peacefully in Monaco surrounded by his wife and family. “It is with great sadness that we share the news of the loss of Ken Bates, former owner and chairman of Chelsea Football Club. Continue reading...

Ronaldo makes history as Portugal win 5-0 against World Cup debutants Uzbekistan

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Ken Bates dead at 94: Amazing life of controversial former Chelsea owner who saved the club, almost signed Graeme Souness, used to phone me up to rant about Todd Boehly and labelled Leeds fans 'morons'

Ken Bates dead at 94: Amazing life of controversial former Chelsea owner who saved the club, almost signed Graeme Souness, used to phone me up to rant about Todd Boehly and labelled Leeds fans 'morons'

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16-year-old becomes Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant

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Chelsea pay tribute as former owner Bates dies aged 94

Bates transformed Chelsea after taking over the club in 1982.

Veteran broadcaster and Eggheads host Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68

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This is my last World Cup – Cristiano Ronaldo finally confirms

Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has officially confirmed this is the last time he will play at the World Cup. Ronaldo stated this during a press conference on Sunday, ahead of their last-16 clash with Spain. The 41-year-old’s sister, Katia, had hinted that the Al Nassr forward would retire from international football after the tournament. Ronaldo [] This is my last World Cup – Cristiano Ronaldo finally confirms

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Cameroon’s Roger Milla Still Holds Historic World Cup Record

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Ronaldo vs Messi Is Not Dead: Cristiano Just Breathed Fresh Life Into It

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Don Iwerks, Disney Legend and Pioneering Imagineer, Dies at 96

Don Iwerks, a Disney Legend and the son of Mickey Mouse co-creator Ub Iwerks, has died at 96. On July 9 — just days before his 97th birthday — Iwerks died while “surrounded by the love of family and friends,” according to an obituary shared by his family, per Deadline. During his career, Iwerks, the []

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This will be my last World Cup- Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that this will be his last World Cup, as he prepared to face Spain with Portugal in yesterday’s round of 16 clash in Arlington, Texas. Ronaldo, 41, has played in six editions of the tournament 2006, 2020, 2014, 2018, 2022 and now 2026. He became the first player to score in The post This will be my last World Cup- Ronaldo appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Grandparents Steven Gerrard, 46, and his wife Alex, 43, haven't aged since his Premier League glory days as they make a rare appearance at Wimbledon

Grandparents Steven Gerrard, 46, and his wife Alex, 43, haven't aged since his Premier League glory days as they make a rare appearance at Wimbledon

Why Longtime ‘SportsCenter’ Anchor Linda Cohn Is Leaving ESPN After 34 Years

After 34 years behind the SportsCenter desk, legendary anchor Linda Cohn will retire at the end of June, ESPN announced on Monday, June 22. Cohn, 66, has hosted more episodes of ESPN’s signature sports news show than anyone in the network’s history, with more than 5,500 appearances to her name. “When I look back, I []

From Cristiano Ronaldo to Luka Modric, here are the 10 oldest players competing at the 2026 World Cup

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CP NewsAlert: Former Chretien chief of staff Eddie Goldenberg has died

OTTAWA — Eddie Goldenberg, who served as chief of staff to former prime minister Jean Chrétien has died at the age of 77. A statement from Global Public Affairs CEO Randy Pettipas, where Goldenberg worked, says Goldenberg died “after a hard-fought battle with cancer.” More coming. David Baxter, The Canadian Press The post CP NewsAlert: Former Chretien chief of staff Eddie Goldenberg has died appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Cristiano Ronaldo Continues To Make History, Breaking World Cup Knockout Stage Record

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the oldest player to ever play in the knockout stage of the World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo won't play another World Cup

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that this year's World Cup will be his last.

Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘This will be my last World Cup’

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that this will be his last World Cup, as he prepares to face Spain with Portugal in Monday’s round-of-16 clash in Dallas. Ronaldo, 41, has played in six editions of the tournament — in 2006, 2020, 2014, 2018, 2022 and now in 2026 — and became the first player to score []...Click to read more

Cristiano Ronaldo plays down career World Cup failure: ‘Euros just as significant’

Ronaldo has played his final minutes at a World Cup following Portugal’s exit, meaning he will retire having never won football’s biggest prize

Cristiano Ronaldo to retire after FIFA World Cup?

Cristiano Ronaldo to retire after FIFA World Cup?

Former Bucknell University football coach charged in hazing death of player

A former football coach at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania has been charged in the death of a player who collapsed during practice two years ago.

Pro wrestler Joe Doering dies at age 44 after 10-year cancer battle

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President Tinubu Assures Investors of Nigeria’s Tech-Savvy Workforce

President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria’s teeming youth population remains the nation’s greatest asset, assuring foreign investors that the ready-to-learn and tech-savvy workforce can easily integrate into the global market. President Tinubu, who received a delegation from Mastercard led by the Global Chief Executive Officer, Michael Miebach, at the State House, welcomed the company’s [] The post President Tinubu Assures Investors of Nigeria’s Tech-Savvy Workforce appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Riyad Mahrez retires from international football after Algeria's elimination from Round of 32

Vancouver [Switzerland], July 3 (ANI): Algeria's Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football following his team's elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Round of 32, bringing down the curtain on a distinguished national team career, according to 433, one of the world's largest football (soccer) media brands and social communities.Switzerland secured a place in the FIFA World Cu

Meet 16-yr-old Osasere Okundaye who became Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant

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