Tag Archives: Hero

“You died a hero” – Nigerian man pays tribute to his aunt who begged kidnappers to kill her instead of her daughter-in-law

"You died a hero" - Nigerian man pays tribute to his aunt who begged kidnappers to kill her instead of her daughter-in-law

A Nigerian man, Grace John Zomo, has paid tribute to his aunt who was killed by kidnappers in Kaduna State.      LIB reported that bandits kidnapped the woman alongside her only daughter and daughter-in-law in Sabon Iche community, Kargarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State on February 9, 2023.  …

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Edgar Davids became a cult hero in Wigan after drawing Millwall in FA Cup semi-final 10 years ago

Edgar Davids cult hero Wigan 2013 FA Cup semi-final

When Wigan Athletic reached the FA Cup semi-final in 2013, Manchester City and Chelsea were among the final four, meaning they were only ever praying to draw one side for their trip to Wembley: Millwall.  Fortunately for Latics fans, Edgar Davids, then-player-manager at Barnet, drew that exact tie out, pitting …

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‘His attitude surprised me’ – Al-Wehda striker Jean-David Beauguel says he was left ‘disappointed’ after meeting his ‘hero’ Cristiano Ronaldo

'His attitude surprised me' - Al-Wehda striker Jean-David Beauguel says he was left 'disappointed' after meeting his 'hero' Cristiano Ronaldo

Al-Wehda striker Jean-David Beauguel has said he was left disappointed after meeting his hero Cristiano Ronaldo.   Al-Wehda knocked Ronaldo’s Nassr out of the King Cup competition at the semi-final stage to book their slot for the finals.   Ronaldo was left fuming at his team-mates and coaching staff on …

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Jules Breach recalls randomly bumping into Kevin Keegan at a breakfast buffet in Jamaica and working with her childhood hero

Jules Breach Kevin Keegan Jamaica

New FourFourTwo columnist and broadcaster Jules Breach has worked in football for a number of years now, presenting coverage of live games on BT Sport, Channel 4 and the Champions League on CBS Sports.  While she has since met and worked with a number of current and former professionals, the …

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