We’ve lost a hero

My love for watc watching football comes from having two brothers who were mad about it.

They had it on the telly all the time, so – like lik millions of others during the Eigh Eighties – they fell in love with the geniu genius Diego Maradona.

He had a God-given God talent to make the game a beau beautiful one to watch.

My brothers h had posters of him on their bedroom walls, w mimicked his skills in the par park and wore T-shirts with his name w written on the backs in black marker pe pen.

They absolu absolutely loved him. He became their t footbal f o o t b a l l i ng hero w when they were kids and sti still is now they are men. So when it was announced that Maradona ona had died this week at the age of 60, 0, I knew they would be heartbroken.

Maradona was a personality onality filled with emotion. Whether er crying or screaming with joy, his passion assion for his sport was contagious.

And you knew that when en he got the ball, you were going to see ee magic and unbelievable skill that he made look simple, effortless and joyful. ful.

His death is a huge loss s to the game and to fans across the globe. I think even England fans who remember emember the “hand of God” will pay their respects espects to one of f the greatestever ver players.

I applaud Meghan Markle for sharing the very sad and personal news that she suffered a miscarriage. It is brave for anyone to step forward and talk about such a traumatic loss. But Meghan’s global platform means her words in the New York Times will reach many women around the world.

Every year, there are 250,000 miscarriages in the UK alone, but it is still a taboo subject that leaves women feeling shame and guilt.

By reaching out to those who identify with her pain and grief, especially during lockdown, Meghan will help them feel less isolated.