"People did fight, way before my time, for us to be able to perform... and to be in 2026 talking about the same thing, it's tiring.
Thierry Henry and @MicahRichards share their experiences and frustrations about how far football still has to go to fight racism ๐
After hearing from the doctor that her son Lรฉoโs cancer could no longer be treated, that no therapy was working anymore & the only goal was โto keep him comfortable until the endโโฆ Claire went to his room.
Lรฉo was sitting on his bed, watching videos on his tablet. She sat beside him, rested her head against his & they had this heartbreaking conversation:
Me: Breathing hurts, doesnโt it?
Lรฉo: Uhโฆ yeah.
Me: Does it hurt all the time?
Lรฉo: (looking down) Yesโฆ
Me: This cancer is awfulโฆ You know, you donโt have to fight anymore.
Lรฉo: I donโt have to? (with a small smile) But Iโll keep fighting for you, Mom!
Me: No, sweetheartโฆ Youโre doing it for me?
Lรฉo: Wellโฆ yes.
Me: And whatโs a momโs job?
Lรฉo: To protect you! (with his big smile)
Me: My loveโฆ I canโt protect you here anymore. The only way to do it now is from the sky. (My heart shattered.)
Lรฉo: Then Iโll go to the sky and play while I wait for you! Youโll come, right?
Me: Of course Iโll come! You know you canโt get rid of Mom that easily!
Lรฉo: Thanks, Mom! Iโll play while I wait for you!
That was their last real conversation.
In the hours that followed, Claire never left his side. They played, laughed, watched videos. & fought the โbad guysโ with their toy guns. They made the most of every moment.
An hour before he left, he snuggled into her arms again & told her how he wanted to be remembered: โAs a policeman.โ
A little later, Claire went to the bathroom. When she came back, Lรฉo was sleeping deeply. His little body had given up. But in one final breath, he opened his eyes, smiled & whispered: โI love you, Mom.โ Then he closed his eyes as Claire softly sang into his earโฆ
Lรฉo passed away at just 4 years old, in his motherโs arms, after a brave fight against cancer.
The photo shared isnโt just one picture, itโs two. In the first, you see Lรฉo lying on the bathroom rug, waiting for his mom to finish her shower. In the secondโฆ the same rug. Empty. Just a silent rug, where a perfect little boy once waited for his mom.
If tonight your child is near you, put your phone down, forget what youโre doing,
& give them the longest, warmest hug. ๐
When Lewis Capaldi was struggling with his set at gastonbury a few years ago bc of his Touretteโs and the crowd sang it for him, it still gives me goosebumps ๐ฅบ his new song is about getting through that & he should be so proud of himself ๐ช๏ฟฝ
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Some examples of the types of sponsorship available and a guideline on prices has been included below.
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My brother went to the parade in Liverpool today weโve had no contact his phone off mates phone off no money spent on his bank account in over 3hrs family starting to panic
I have a lot of friends going today please could you keep eye out & update ur loved ones that you are safe
โYouโre not allowed to do this to me.โ ๐ฅน
Aged 15, Bruno Guimaraes left home to pursue his footballing dream.
Here, his parents and friends reflect on his incredible journey.
๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐จ ๐ฉ๐ฬ๐๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ : Steve Mandanda ๐ซ๐ท entre dans le temps additionnel cรดtรฉ rennais et reรงoit une ovation dans son ancien stade ๐๐คฉ