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Arthur Wharton honoured - Football's first professional black player
Arthur Wharton is to be honoured outside Rotherham United's New York Stadium. Born in 1865 in Jamestown, Gold Coast, in what is now Ghana. His pioneering footballing career started as a goalkeeper at Darlington FC and he played for numerous teams. Wharton played for the original Rotherham Town, a team of the same name was the forerunner of Rotherham United.
Mozambique-born Portugal football legend Eusebio dies aged 71
Mozambique-born Portugal football legend Eusebio, who was top scorer at the 1966 World Cup, dies aged 71.
stars in Europe - Clarence Seedorf set to take over as AC Milan manager
Clarence Seedorf says he is to become the new AC Milan manager after announcing his retirement from playing.
Nelson Mandela - Sport pays tribute to former South Africa president
Mandela has been described as the architect of the 2010 World Cup by FIFA president Sepp Blatter, and the head of the football world governing body was correct.
"You are the true architect of this FIFA World Cup; your presence and commitment made it happen. Now the first African FIFA World Cup is reality," explained Blatter while handing over the trophy to Mandela at a press conference in 2010.
