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The biggest sporting shocks and scandals of 2021
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From international incidents and Covid fiascos to outrage at the Olympics and Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, here are some of the most shocking stories in sport in 2021.
Dec 25, 2021 18:38
Teammate reveals what stars said during Eriksen cardiac arrest horror
One of Christian Eriksen's international teammates has revealed what Denmark's players whispered in the shocking moments following the stricken midfielder's cardiac arrest on the pitch during a Euro 2020 match.
Dec 24, 2021 15:03
Netherlands gives surprise verdict on controversial Ukrainian national slogans
The Dutch ambassador to Ukraine has spoken out on the banned national team shirt designs that caused outrage by carrying the slogans of 'Glory to Ukraine' and 'Glory to the Heroes'.
Dec 23, 2021 13:35
Cardiac arrest victim Eriksen reaches decision on future
Christian Eriksen, the footballer whose cardiac arrest during a match shocked the world, has reached a decision on his immediate future, according to multiple reports.
Dec 17, 2021 14:47
‘Scantily-clad excess’: Denmark stars in pre-match ‘pool party romp’ with female hotel staff as investigation launched
A Danish hotel boss has reprimanded staff after allegations of a wild pool party involving female workers and stars of the national football team ahead of a World Cup qualifier, prompting an investigation.
Oct 16, 2021 10:54
‘You’ve had a shocker’: Fans endure mockery after adding Declan Rice tattoo to legs... but England football ace says he ‘loves it’
England and West Ham footballer Declan Rice has shown his approval after fans tattooed his name on their legs – but the move has received savage mockery from others.
Sep 27, 2021 14:34
Hungarian foreign minister makes dig at England players over anthem booing – as fan ban pledge by FA makes no mention of racism
Hungary's foreign minister has called out England's footballers over anthem jeering in London before the Euro 2020 final – while the country's FA has vowed to ban disruptive fans for two years but avoided mentioning racism claims.
Sep 4, 2021 11:53
Opportunists like Boris Johnson should look closer to home before condeming Hungary in popularity points contest over racism
In their first match since losing the Euro 2020 final, players from the England national football team were again racially abused – this time in Hungary. Yet attacking the hosts on the night and their fans is a bit rich.
Sep 3, 2021 14:59
England manager Southgate reveals he suffered more abuse for Covid vaccination campaign video than during run to Euro 2020 final
England boss Gareth Southgate has revealed he received more abuse for a UK government video that urged youngsters to receive Covid-19 vaccinations than at any point during the Three Lions' recent run to the Euro 2020 final.
Aug 27, 2021 15:33
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